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Pakistani earthquake does not effect vacancies on the Missouri earthquake commission

October 12, 2005
By: Kelly Snyder
State Capital Bureau

Even in light of the Pakistani earthquake, vacancies on the state's earthquake commission have yet to be filled.

Kelly Snyder tells us more.

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More than half a dozen positions remain open on the commission responsible for Missouri earthquake safety.

Governer Spokesperson Spence Jackson says the state has time to fill the vacancies.

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Contents: This commission wouldn't be part of the first wave of response. That would be like the National Guard and first responders.

The commission examines earthquake preparation then guides government response.

A massive earthquake could occur along the New Madrid fault line in southeast Missouri.

From the State Capitol, I'm Kelly Snyder.