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Earthquakes

March 28, 2012

Earthquakes occur without warning, there are no visible signs of an impending tremor. The extensive fault system in California puts all businesses, residents, and visitors at risk. The danger can be mitigated with preparation.

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HayWired Project
an earthquake scenario by USGS

July 18, 2018

Earthquakes in California are inevitable. Are you prepared for the next large one? The HayWired Scenario was put together by the USGS to portray a 7.0 earthquake and the fallout of such an event.

Below are links to background and tools for your use

USGS HayWired Scenario

California Earthquake Authority HayWired Event

CalOES News: Haywired Focusing on the Fault – April 18, 2018

OutsmartDisaster.com

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Alaskan Earthquake Could Destroy California Coast: U.S. Geological Survey

October 4, 2013

A large earthquake off the coast of Alaska could send a devastating tsunami towards California, causing the evacuation of nearly 1 million people and causing $10 billion in damage, a recent U.S. Geological Survey revealed.

USGS scientists met with state and local officials on Wednesday to discuss what might happen if a 9.1 earthquake — similar to the one that struck Japan in 2011 — occurred offshore of the Alaskan Peninsula. Researchers called the scenario “hypothetical, yet plausible,” warning officials to prepare for the worst.

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20th Anniversary of Northridge Earthquake
Visit the Northridge 20 Virtual Exhibit

January 13, 2013

The January 17, 1994 magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake beneath the San Fernando Valley resulted in the costliest earthquake in U.S. history. For the 10 million people who experienced this quake, it remains powerfully in our collective consciousness.

Fast forward twenty years to January 17, 2014 . The Northridge 20 Virtual Exhibit website presents teachable moments – to learn and reflect, to share and to act. Teeming with content, graphics and video recounting the events of January 1994, this exhibit seeks to empower and motivate us to make ourselves safer in future earthquakes. 

  • Visit the Northridge Virtual Exhibit from Earthquake Country Alliance
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Earthquake Country Alliance

August 17, 2010

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.
  • Dare To Prepare: Earthquake Readiness Campaign.
  • Videos and animations: See earthquakes and learn how to be prepared.
  • FAQ:  provides answers to common questions about earthquakes and links to related online resources.
  • Earthquake Shake Map: See the relative frequency of strong earthquake shaking in southern California.
  • 10.5  Facts about the miniseries featuring an impossible magnitude 10.5 earthquake in California
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Protecting California’s Hospitals – Seismic Shake Testing
California Seismic Safety Commission & UCTV Prime Cuts

February 27, 2013

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.

  • Watch the video of this shake test
  • Visit the California Seismic Safety Commission website

 

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California Earthquake Authority

April 2, 2012

​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.

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Southern California Earthquake Center
SCEC

April 2, 2012

​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.

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Earthquake & Tsunami Program
CalEMA

March 28, 2012

​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.

  • Visit CalEMA’s Earthquake & Tsunami Program web page
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California Geological Society
(CGS)

March 27, 2012

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. 

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United States Geological Society
(USGS)

March 27, 2012

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.

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The Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) Facilities Development Division (FDD)

March 27, 2012

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.

  • Visit the OSHPD Facilities Development website

 

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Totally Unprepared

October 31, 2011

Visit this online hub promoting a statewide campaign to prepare Californians for the next earthquake.

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