02434cam a22003253u 4500 18527 UtSlPG 20260610133431.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QE United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency An Assessment of the Consequences and Preparations for a Catastrophic California Earthquake: Findings and Actions Taken Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-06-07 Produced by Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "An Assessment of the Consequences and Preparations for a Catastrophic California Earthquake" prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. This document assesses the potential impact of a major earthquake in California, examining both the expected consequences and the current state of preparedness across federal, state, and local levels. Its findings are intended to inform government officials and the public about the urgent need for earthquake readiness and mitigation strategies. The opening of the assessment outlines the context that prompted this thorough examination: President Carter’s concern following the devastation of Mt. St. Helens and the understanding that California faces inevitable major seismic events. It describes a collaborative review initiated by the National Security Council, highlighting the inadequacy of existing emergency response strategies for a catastrophic earthquake, despite being sufficient for moderate earthquakes. The document emphasizes the significant risks posed by aging infrastructure, the anticipated casualties, and the overarching need to enhance readiness efforts through comprehensive planning and resource allocation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Earthquakes -- California Natural disasters -- California Earthquakes -- Safety measures https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18527 59913 59913