California Public Resources Code CHAPTER 12 - Earthquake Preparedness

• Section 2810.
  The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Most of the state’s major metropolitan areas are subject to potentially devastating, large magnitude earthquakes.(b) Earth scientists estimate...
• Section 2811.
  As used in this chapter:(a) “Agency” or “office” means the Office of Emergency Services.(b) “Commission” means the Seismic Safety Commission.(c) “Local jurisdiction” means a city, county, or district.(d) “Preparedness”...
• Section 2812.
  (a) The projects authorized by this chapter shall promote voluntary actions by local jurisdictions, volunteer agencies and associations, and private organizations which address all aspects of...
• Section 2814.
  The earthquake preparedness activities established under this chapter shall be carried out by the Office of Emergency Services. The commission and Office of Emergency Services...
• Section 2815.
  The Office of Emergency Services may enter into agreements with local, regional, and federal agencies, councils of government, and private organizations and contractors, and may...

Last modified: October 22, 2018