Recent California Earthquake Activity
Welcome to the Seismic Safety Commission
Mission Statement
We improve the seismic safety and resiliency of California communities by providing resources and guidance, facilitating research, and fostering collaboration in earthquake preparedness, mitigation, and recovery.
Vision Statement
A California that is prepared for, safe from, and resilient to seismic hazards.
Strategic Plan
To request an appointment at our office, please email InfoSSC@CalOES.ca.gov with your request.
We aspire to guide policies, educate, support research, and foster collaboration to protect lives, property, and the built environment from seismic hazards.
The Seismic Safety Commission (SSC) investigates earthquakes, researches earthquake-related issues and reports, and recommends to the Governor and Legislature policies and programs needed to reduce earthquake risk.
SSC’s duties include:
- Providing a consistent policy direction for earthquake-related programs for agencies at all government levels
- Reviewing seismic activities funded by the State
- Reviewing earthquake-related legislation
- Recommending earthquake safety programs to governmental agencies and the private sector
- Investigating and evaluating earthquake damage and reconstruction efforts following damaging earthquakes
- Conducting public hearings on seismic safety issues
Meeting Agenda
July 17, 2025, Seismic Safety Commission Meeting Agenda to be posted on July 3, 2025
Be Prepared
- My Hazards Mapping
- California Earthquake Early Warning
- Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety
- Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
- Staying Safe Where the Earth Shakes
- InsureAgainstEarthquakes.org
- Commercial Property Owner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety
- Earthquake Mitigation Planning Guide for Communities
- 7 Steps to a Disaster Resilient Workplace
- 72Hours.org
- What to do After an Earthquake
- Homeland Security – Preparedness Standards
- Pet Disaster Evacuation Kit
Public Resources
- Power Outage and Fire Recovery Resources
The State of California is providing resources to help Californians impacted by the unique challenges brought on by wildfire and power shutoffs www.flexalert.org - Frequently Asked Questions
- Learning From Earthquakes
- Information About Earthquakes – California Geological Survey
- State Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Tsunami Information
- A Virtual Tour of the Mendocino Triple Junction in Northern California
- Student/Teacher Resources
- Resilience Resources
- California Residential Earthquake Policy Holders (Annual Reports)
- Related Links
- Access to Public Records
- State Employment
IF A 7.0 EARTHQUAKE HIT, WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO?
HayWired is a California regional and statewide earthquake preparedness initiative that aims to shift behavior change about earthquakes and ensure all affected are prepared to Outsmart Disaster
ARE YOU PREPARED?
To learn more about preparing for an earthquake, visit:
The Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety
The Commercial Property Owner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety
EVENTS (Upcoming and Past)
Executive Director Annde Ewertsen was invited to speak at the press conference for the Moulton Niguel Water District announcement of a grant from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Visit LinkedIn for the full story.
Public event to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Northridge earthquake on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at California State University Northridge (CSUN): Register for Quake Heroes.
PUBLICATIONS
| Homeowner’s Guide | Commercial Property Owner’s Guide | Homeowner’s Guide in Spanish | Homeowner’s Guide Resource Links |
POLICY
| Findings and Recommendations | Schools | Hospital Seismic Safety |
| Future Field Act | New School Construction | Submit Your Comments |
State Wide Campaigns
Contact
- Email: InfoSSC@CalOES.ca.gov
- Phone: (916) 263-5506
- Address: 3650 Schriever Avenue
Mather, CA 95655
