Northeast States Emergency Consortium
Northeast State Emergency Consortium (NESEC) develops, promotes, and coordinates natural disaster and emergency management activities throughout the Northeast. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont form the NESEC. This website describes earthquake hazards, documents the history of New England earthquakes, and provides the general public with information about what to do during and after a seismic event. An earthquake probability map is presented and numerous links to more detailed information about New England earthquakes are provided.