The Bay Area faces a high likelihood of a major earthquake in the coming decades, with its housing stock representing a critical vulnerability. Soft story buildings—common in older multifamily housing
Do you know how safe your home will be in an earthquake? ABAG and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission provide resources for residents in planning for earthquakes, the effects of climate change
The Hazard Viewer is a one-of-its-kind interactive map of regional hazards, curated from the most relevant, current maps for the nine-county Bay Area. It brings together the best set of mapping
In the Bay Area, retaining housing is crucial to expediting and ensuring an effective disaster recovery. Limiting catastrophic housing damage and keeping residents in their homes not only helps people
Continuity of infrastructure systems in the wake of a major seismic event is essential for quick recovery of societal and economic functions. A single earthquake event is likely to disrupt key
