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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

January 9th, 2025, Seismic Safety Commission Meeting Agenda will be posted on December 27th, 2024

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Gavin Newsom

Governor

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Nancy Ward

Director, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

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Annde Ewertsen

Executive Director, California Seismic Safety Commission

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