Go behind the scenes at UC San Diego as a five story mockup of a
hospital, including a surgical suite, is subjected to dramatic
earthquakes in order to better understand how the many complex
systems within hospital buildings perform after earthquakes.
Teaming up with the California Seismic Safety Commission, this
UCSD-TV documentary explores the history of seismic safety for
California’s hospital infrastructure, and what is being done to
secure its future.UC San Diego’s Englekirk Structural Engineering
Center has provided this video preview of the largest, most
complex seismic test ever conducted.
After a damaging earthquake, having the strength to recover will
rely on those close to us for personal strength in the face of an
overwhelming situation. Many Californians will turn to the
California Earthquake Authority (CEA) to get the financial
strength they’ll need to rebuild.
SCEC’s science goal is to understand the physics of the Southern
California fault system and develop a model of key aspects of
earthquake behavior. To do this, SCEC organizes interdisciplinary
research spanning all aspects of earthquake system science,
disciplinary activities such as data collection and analysis, and
special projects in information technology, earthquake
predictability, and other applied research.
Is your hospital at risk for earthquakes or
tsunami? Earthquakes can occur everywhere in California. In
addition to the shaking caused by earthquakes, landslides,
surface fault ruptures and liquefaction can all occur. These
effects can cause injury or property damage.
The Loma Prieta earthquake marked a turning point for hospitals
and their disaster preparedness. The Loma Prieta Earthquake
revealed significant vulnerabilities and identified the potential
for even more devastating results when the next big quake or
natural disaster occurs. This report outlines over 50
recommendations for hospitals, their associations, government
organizations and the legislature:
The mission of the California
Integrated Seismic Network (CISN)
is to operate a reliable, modern, statewide system for earthquake
monitoring, research, archiving, and distribution of information
for the benefit of public safety, emergency response, and loss
mitigation. Further, the CISN seeks to mitigate the impact of
future earthquakes by collecting, processing, and disseminating
critical earthquake information in a timely way.
The mission of California Geological
Society (CGS) is to provide scientific products and
services about the state’s geology, seismology and mineral
resources including their related hazards that affect the health,
safety, and business interests of the people of California.
The United States Geological Society
(USGS) serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific
information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss
of life and property from natural disasters; manage water,
biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and
protect our quality of life.
The Office of Statewide Health
Planning and Development (OSHPD) Facilities Development Division
(FDD) reviews and inspects health facility construction
projects. FDD enforces building standards, per the California
Building Standards Code, as they relate to health facilities
construction.
The purpose of this report is to provide historical,
informational and reference material to hospitals and related
agencies throughout California. This information will help these
audiences develop appropriate policies, procedures and local
initiatives to ensure rapid access to the best possible health
care services during disasters. The specific recommendations of
this report examine the actual issues affecting hospitals
during the Loma Prieta Earthquake and provide definitive
direction for the future, preparing hospitals to remain
functional during the next disaster.
The Earthquake Country Alliance unites leaders in government,
disaster response, science, business, media, education and local
communities to foster a culture of earthquake and tsunami
readiness in California. Resources include:
Putting
Down Roots: a 32-page handbook that is available
online, to download, or as printed copies available for free.
HHS Activates Additional Components of National Disaster Medical
System to Help U.S. Hospitals Treat Survivors of Earthquake in
Haiti
As part of the ongoing medical response to the Haiti earthquake,
USAID, the agency coordinating the US Government response,
announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) has activated additional components of the
National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) to help U.S.
