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Earthquake Preparedness |
| Since 1976, ABAG has provided technical assistance to local governments in the use of earthquake information, as well as successfully advocating important legislation at federal and state levels. Earthquake hazard mapping, and detailed information about damage potential, have been developed in five projects funded by the U.S. Geological Survey. Additional funding to allow local governments to have increased access to the hazard mapping was obtained from USGS in late 1993. The liability of local governments for earthquake losses, as well as for businesses and industries, has been examined. Recommendations to these organizations on how to mitigate hazards without increasing their liability exposure were made. In 1991-92, ABAG completed a program which began in 1988-89, to guide local government and business programs dealing with mitigating hazardous materials and toxic gases problems in earthquakes. These efforts were funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Southern Coast Air Quality Management District. ABAG conducted an assessment of the effect of the Loma Prieta earthquake on the region's economy and co-sponsored two regional conferences as a follow-up to the October 1989 earthquake. Most recently, ABAG with support from the State Office of Emergency Services and the American Red Cross developed estimates of the number of uninhabitable dwellings in future earthquakes. That effect is being upgraded as part of a current project funded by NSF. |
| ABAG now has posted on the internet over 1000 maps of predicted groundshaking intensity. Maps may be viewed through the form-based click and submit system. Click here to visit our map site. |
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