Communities are increasingly tapping into microgrids to support goals to decrease carbon footprint, increase energy reliability, and support community development. A microgrid is a specialized energy
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Building Resilient Homes to Build Resilient Communities Workshop
The Building Resilient Homes to Build Resilient Communities workshop on July 25th demonstrated the positive impact of coordinated energy efficiency and seismic safety efforts. This is one of a series
Soft Story Retrofit Model Ordinance Now Available
ABAG, in partnership with David Bonowitz, SE, has created the Resilience Policy Guidance Document: Soft Story Model Ordinance and Handbook to help jurisdictions develop local soft story retrofit
Chief Economist Conducts Research on Napa Businesses Impacted by Earthquake
Napa earthquake business survivors have been asked to help the nation become more disaster resilient by completing a survey on the economic impact of the magnitude 6.0 South Napa Earthquake of August
Awarded Grants to Boost Region-wide Resilience to Earthquakes, Fires, and Climate Change Impacts
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) was awarded $1.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Rockefeller Foundation 100 Resilient Cities (100RC) for 2016 and
LA Passes Tough Seismic Retrofit Legislation - Bay Area Opportunities
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
New Grants for Resilience Program Activities
ABAG's Resilience Program announces two new grants from the Rockefeller Foundation and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in support of mitigation planning to reduce the impacts of current
New microsite for the People, Places, and Prosperity Report
Designed to help readers to imagine what our diverse communities have in common: San Francisco Bay Area -- People, Places, and Prosperity will be released at the September’s Executive Board meeting
Region Measures Disaster-Resistance Public Invited to Comment on Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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