ABAG Earthquake and Hazards Program

TOTW: Pets

Danielle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:20:38 +0000

Tip of the week: What If 1,000 roads were closed after a quake? Make back up plans for feeding and safety of pets!

Safe Enough to Stay

Danielle — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:33:25 +0000

Exhibition Opening exploring what it will take to make San Francisco’s housing Safe Enough to Stay after a major earthquake. 6pm at SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco.

Panel Discussion on Making Your City Resilient to Earthquakes.

Danielle — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:35:58 +0000

Register now! Panel Discussion on Making Your City Resilient to Earthquakes. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. USGS, Menlo Park.

TOTW: Business Disruption

Danielle — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:02:45 +0000

Tip of the week: Is your business prepared to withstand an earthquake? New FEMA toolkit aims to help businesses reduce losses in an earthquake. You can also learn more from ABAG.

Infrastructure Interdependencies Workshop I – Utilities and Transportation Systems

Danielle — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:37:56 +0000

Register now! Infrastructure Interdependencies Workshop I – Utilities and Transportation Systems for the ABAG Regional Disaster Resilience Initiative. 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ABAG MetroCenter Auditorium, Oakland

TOTW: Donate your earthquake food

Danielle — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:00:51 +0000

Its the end of the year- time to change your smoke detector battery and replace the food and water in your earthquake kit! If the food hasn’t expired, donate it to your local food bank.

Did you know? Local bridges

Danielle — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:17:33 +0000

Did You Know? Even local bridges across creeks can have damage in earthquakes. Look for these as you drive today between home, schools, work, and shopping. Plan alternate routes!

TOTW: Emergency Water

Danielle — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:31:35 +0000

Tip of the week: Do you know how much emergency water you need for your family? Store at least one gallon of water per person per day and have at least a three day supply. More water and food storage tips.

National Emergency Alert System Test

Danielle — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:25:34 +0000

The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) is scheduled for November 9, 2011 at 11am PDT. The test may last up to three and a half minutes and will be announced on every television and radio station, including cable television and satellite radio.

TOTW: Falling hazards

Danielle — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:34 +0000

Tip of the week: While you were Shaking Out yesterday, did you notice any potential falling hazards that may cause injury or block your escape route? Learn how to secure these items.