That is why we train and hold drills. It is a known issue, that when a severe event happens, many people are shocked and stunned, and become useless in helping themselves and others. We train to have people who initially are shocked, to immediately react, and to get on with helping those in need.

Q: Who is involved in this drill?

A: About 175 to 190 people: Disaster Recovery team volunteers (if work allows), Facilities, Observers, volunteer injured people, make-up artists, Security, Safety, BBQ Relief Organization, and the FedEx Fire Department.

Q: Is the FedEx drill based on other drills, or is it unique to FedEx?

A: I am sure that other companies around the country hold drills. Our drill is planned by our team. We did this on our own, not based on some other drill.

Q: What have you learned from these drills in the past? What can other large organizations learn?

A: At the end of every drill we hold what is called a 'Hot Wash'. We pass survey forms out to all

participants and ask that they judge the drill-both good and bad. At every drill we bring in professional observers to analyze the drill and share their suggestions. Everyone gathers in an auditorium at the end to discuss and listen for suggestions. Each time we drill, we see improvement.

Dave Lusk, Senior Manager, Global Operations Control, FedEx Express

[Attachment] Q: What is the earthquake threat in the Memphis area?

A: Memphis is located in the New Madrid Seismic Zone. The 150-mile-long zone extends into five states, stretching from Cairo, Illinois south westward to Marked Tree, Arkansas and has a history of generating moderate to large earthquakes since 1699. The largest earthquakes ever to occur in the New Madrid zone were magnitude 7 - 7.5 in 1811 and 1812. The last earthquake in the modern era was a 5.4 magnitude quake on November 9, 1968 near Dale, Illinois. There remains a small chance of earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.

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