Author : Carlyn E. Orians
Publisher : Diane Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780756730369
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (33 download)
Book Synopsis Earthquake Mitigation Programs in California, Utah, and Washington by : Carlyn E. Orians
Download or read book Earthquake Mitigation Programs in California, Utah, and Washington written by Carlyn E. Orians and published by Diane Publishing Company. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report was prepared as part of the Workshop on Issues and Options for Earthquake Loss Reduction in Seattle, Sept. 10, 1992, convened by the City of Seattle and Battelle. It provides examples of earthquake hazards mitigation programs that have been implemented by local jurisdictions in California, Utah, and Washington. The examples demonstrate ways that communities actively work to reduce potential damage from earthquakes. This is not a comprehensive list of all efforts in the 3 states, but rather an attempt to provide an array of the local earthquake hazard. Chapters: Introduction; Hazardous Buildings; Land Use; Nonstructural Hazards; Rebuilding; New Government Entities; and Appendix: List of Programs by State.