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Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country, Handbook for Southern California - Click here to view
Produced by the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC), USGS and several private and government agencies, this booklet provides information about the threat posed by earthquakes in the Southern California. It explains how one can prepare for, survive, and recover from a catastrophic earthquake. The website provides a wealth of additional resources, including a Spanish-language version of the handbook. Click here to download document. Click here to visit website.
Earthquake Safety Activities for Children and Teachers (FEMA 527) - Click here to view
This FEMA publication provides ready-to use, hands-on activities for students and teachers explaining what happens during an earthquake, how to prepare for earthquake shaking, and how to stay safe during and after an earthquake. FEMA and the National Science Teachers Association have also prepared Tremor Troop, a teacher\'s package for K-6; and Seismic Sleuths, for grades 7-12. Availability of these materials can be found in the reference section of FEMA 527. (2005, 5.1MB pdf) Click here to download document.
Promoting Seismic Safety: Guidance for Advocates (FEMA 474) - Click here to view
Authored by social science and policy researchers at the three earthquake engineering research centers, Mid-America Earthquake Center (MAE), Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER), and Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER), this report provides guidance to seismic safety advocates. Tips for advocates include: basic information about seismic building codes, policies and legislations, partnerships for safety, and effective risk communication. (2005, 2.7MB pdf) Click here to download document.
On Shaky Ground–CA North Coast - Click here to view
Produced by the Humboldt Earthquake Education Center of Humboldt University, this booklet explains the earthquake risks that are unique to California's North Coast. In particular, the region is vulnerable to earthquakes and possible tsunami resulting from the offshore Cascadia Fault Zone. Basic self-preparedness and nonstructural techniques for home safety are given. Click here to download document.
Submit a Document to the Library
The Mitigation Center is always looking for new documents about earthquake mitigation topics of interest to policymakers, homeowners, building professionals, and more. If your organization has a document you would like to publicize, be sure to let us know.Email us a document.
Community Mitigation Retrofit Mapping Project
This map is a community mapping project to show Bay Area seismic retrofit projects from the last 20 years. We are in the process of expanding the map to cover the entire U.S. We encourage anyone with a retrofit project to enter basic information and provide a photo.Visit the Interactive Earthquake Retrofit Map.
Developing Earthquake Scenarios
This website was created to help communities through the process of developing and using effective earthquake scenarios. The site has tools and suggestions, and has users sharing their experiences.Visit the NEHRP Scenario Project website.
Image Gallery
Enter this part of our site for a searchable library of images from past earthquakes, as well as slideshows focused on mitigation activities. This site is constantly evolving, so check back frequently for new additions.Enter the Image Library.