Policy

What you’ll find here

These reports provide findings and recommendations on seismic safety policies across California, including schools, hospitals, and emergency response systems.

Reports

Schools & Education

The Field Act and Public School Construction: A 2007 Perspective

Evaluates the effectiveness and administration of the Field Act in California school construction
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The Future of the Field Act for Public Schools

Identifies future needs and priorities for maintaining seismic safety in California schools.

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Findings and Recommendations on Seismic Safety Polices and Requirements for Public, Private, and Charter Schools

Provides an overview of seismic safety risks in California schools, including newer and older structures

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Healthcare Facilities

Finding and Recommendations on Hospital Seismic Safety, November 2001

Provides an overview of earthquake safety conditions in California hospitals

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Emergency Response

Findings and Recommendations on the Resource Needs of California’s Urban Search and Rescue Teams

Assesses California’s ability to respond to large scale disasters with existing search and rescue resources.

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