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LA Passes Tough Seismic Retrofit Legislation - Bay Area Opportunities

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The City of Los Angeles has unanimously approved the nation’s toughest seismic legislation, requiring that approximately 15,000 buildings, both concrete and wood framed, be retrofitted to handle

Can Assist Local Governments with Disaster Preparedness

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The Association of Bay Area Governments, and its Resilience Program, are here to provide support to the cities, towns and counties of the San Francisco Bay Area with disaster preparedness. Fortunately

Earthquake and Hazards Website Redesigned New and Updated Resources Added

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Looking at the Bay Area landscape, one sees trees, mountains, the bay and ocean, as well as homes, businesses, and schools, but in an instant, the vista can shift with an earthquake, wildfire, or

Region Measures Disaster-Resistance Public Invited to Comment on Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

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ABAG in coordination with approximately 100 cities, counties, agencies, and special districts has developed a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) draft update for the San Francisco Bay Area. The LHMP