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100 1 _aUnited States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
245 1 3 _aAn Assessment of the Consequences and Preparations for a Catastrophic California Earthquake: Findings and Actions Taken
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-06-07
508 _aProduced by Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEarthquakes -- California
653 _aNatural disasters -- California
653 _aEarthquakes -- Safety measures
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18527
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