Mitigation Center http://www.eeri.org/mitigation Online Resource Library Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:05:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Examples of Successful Seismic Safety Advocacy http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/advocacy/examples-of-successful-seismic-safety-advocacy http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/advocacy/examples-of-successful-seismic-safety-advocacy#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:05:51 +0000 admin http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/?p=1603 The author presents 12 examples of successful advocacy for improved seismic safety measures in various geographic areas across the United States, from New York City to the west coast states. In these 12 successful examples, most of the advocates are dedicated public employees who go beyond the minimum requirements of their jobs.

All show the importance of persistence (and patience) and the value of seeking partnerships. Personal contacts are crucial; all the cases illustrate the importance of building personal networks, knowing whom to call, and establishing mutual trust with others in the field. They also show the importance of post-earthquake windows of opportunity; every action owes either its origin or a boost in support to a particular earthquake event. Finally, several of the cases demonstrate how initial efforts and seed funding provided by FEMA and USGS can catalyze substantial community actions.

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become a key factor in emergency management programs. The intent of this guide is to provide basic information to emergency management professionals in state and local agencies so they may establish a risk communication program to effectively communicate risk issues with the community. It is not intended to provide state and local government public information officers with methods of “spin control.” It is directed towards the emergency management professionals who may be called upon before, during and after an incident to make presentations to the public as to how this incident may affect them.

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]]> http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/risk-communication-guide-for-state-and-local-agencies/feed 0 Living on Shaky Ground: How to Survive Earthquakes and Tsunamis in Northern California http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/living-on-shaky-ground-how-to-survive-earthquakes-and-tsunamis-in-northern-california http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/living-on-shaky-ground-how-to-survive-earthquakes-and-tsunamis-in-northern-california#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:00:44 +0000 admin http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/?p=1594 FEMA This useful web site features concrete actions that residents of Northern California can take to prepare for earthquakes and tsunamis. From the website an illustrated booklet of the same name can be downloaded. The booklet has lots of pictures, charts, maps and succinct information in non-technical language that will be of interest to anyone who lives in this zone.

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]]> http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/living-on-shaky-ground-how-to-survive-earthquakes-and-tsunamis-in-northern-california/feed 0 Plan for Developing and Adopting Seismic Design Guidelines and Standards for Lifelines (FEMA 271) http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/plan-for-developing-and-adopting-seismic-design-guidelines-and-standards-for-lifelines-fema-271 http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/plan-for-developing-and-adopting-seismic-design-guidelines-and-standards-for-lifelines-fema-271#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:21:33 +0000 admin http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/?p=1592 FEMA This document outlines a plan for developing and adopting design and construction standards for lifelines. The plan 1) establishes performance criteria for the construction, maintenance, and operation of new and existing lifeline systems, equipment, and materials for selected levels of seismic risk; 2) provides a basis for technical specifications for use by buyers and sellers of lifeline products and services to reduce the vulnerability of lifeline systems to earthquakes; and 3) provides a reliable basis for regulations to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Five types of lifeline systems are presented: electric, gas and liquid fuel, telecommunications, transportation, and water systems.

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]]> http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/plan-for-developing-and-adopting-seismic-design-guidelines-and-standards-for-lifelines-fema-271/feed 0 Earthquake Resistant Construction of Gas and Liquid Fuel Pipeline Systems Serving or Regulated by the Federal Government (fema 233) http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/earthquake-resistant-construction-of-gas-and-liquid-fuel-pipeline-systems-serving-or-regulated-by-the-federal-government-fema-233 http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/earthquake-resistant-construction-of-gas-and-liquid-fuel-pipeline-systems-serving-or-regulated-by-the-federal-government-fema-233#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:19:20 +0000 admin http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/?p=1590 FEMA This report summarizes the vulnerability of gas and liquid fuel pipeline systems to damage in past earthquakes. The report lists the available standards and technologies that can protect such facilities against earthquake damage. An overview of measures taken by various federal agencies to protect pipeline systems is presented. The appendix presents summaries of statements made by representatives of federal agencies and other organizations contacted during the study.

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]]> http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/earthquake-resistant-construction-of-gas-and-liquid-fuel-pipeline-systems-serving-or-regulated-by-the-federal-government-fema-233/feed 0 Inventory of Lifelines in the Cajon Pass, California (FEMA 225) http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/inventory-of-lifelines-in-the-cajon-pass-california-fema-225 http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/inventory-of-lifelines-in-the-cajon-pass-california-fema-225#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:03:10 +0000 admin http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/?p=1587 FEMA This report provides an inventory of the major lifeline systems in the Cajon Pass. The report describes the earthquake and geologic analysis tools available to identify and define the level of seismic risk to those lifelines. The vulnerabilities occurring from the siting of multiple lifeline systems in confined and at risk areas due to their interactions from natural and manmade disasters are evaluated. Potential mitigation techniques for communication lifelines, electrical power lifelines, fuel pipelines, and transportation lifelines are identified. Detailed maps indicate lifeline locations. The report also discusses seismic hazards and predictive models for evaluating the damage potentials associated with the various seismic hazards.

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]]> http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/inventory-of-lifelines-in-the-cajon-pass-california-fema-225/feed 0 Seismic Vulnerability and Impact of Disruption of Lifelines in the Conterminous United States (FEMA 224) http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/seismic-vulnerability-and-impact-of-disruption-of-lifelines-in-the-conterminous-united-states-fema-224 http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/seismic-vulnerability-and-impact-of-disruption-of-lifelines-in-the-conterminous-united-states-fema-224#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:49:47 +0000 admin http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/?p=1584 FEMA This report provides a national overview of lifeline seismic vulnerability and the impact of disruption. Both site specific lifelines and extended lifeline networks are examined. Included is a review of electric, water, transportation, and emergency service systems. The vulnerability estimates and impacts are presented in terms of estimated direct damage losses and indirect economic losses. The report also presents hazard mitigation measures and their expected benefits and recommendations for future work.

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]]> http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/seismic-vulnerability-and-impact-of-disruption-of-lifelines-in-the-conterminous-united-states-fema-224/feed 0 Collocation Impacts on the Vulnerability of Lifelines during Earthquakes with Applications to the Cajon Pass, California: Study Overview (FEMA 221) http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/collocation-impacts-on-the-vulnerability-of-lifelines-during-earthquakes-with-applications-to-the-cajon-pass-california-study-overview-fema-221 http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/collocation-impacts-on-the-vulnerability-of-lifelines-during-earthquakes-with-applications-to-the-cajon-pass-california-study-overview-fema-221#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:06:38 +0000 admin http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/?p=1582 FEMA This report summarizes a study of lifeline systems located along the Cajon Pass in southern California. The study included analyses of communication lifelines, electric power lifelines, fuel pipelines, and transportation lifelines. The report evaluates how collocation may influence each lifeline’s seismic vulnerability. A brief description of the screening tool developed during the study is provided.

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]]> http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/earthquake-and-related-hazards/collocation-impacts-on-the-vulnerability-of-lifelines-during-earthquakes-with-applications-to-the-cajon-pass-california-study-overview-fema-221/feed 0 Earthquake Resistant Construction of Electric Transmission and Telecommunication Facilities Serving the Federal Government (FEMA-202) http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/building-professionals/earthquake-resistant-construction-of-electric-transmission-and-telecommunication-facilities-serving-the-federal-government-fema-202 http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/building-professionals/earthquake-resistant-construction-of-electric-transmission-and-telecommunication-facilities-serving-the-federal-government-fema-202#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:51:09 +0000 admin http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/?p=1580 FEMA Resource Record Cover Image Thumbnail – fema202cover.jpg This report summarizes a National Institute of Standards and Technology study that reviewed measures implemented by federal agencies to protect electric power transmission and telecommunication lifelines against seismic hazards. The report examines the seismic vulnerability of these lifelines and discusses current standards and design criteria. Seismic retrofitting techniques for components and systems are reviewed, including the benefits of retrofitting versus gradual replacement. A summary of federal practices in the design of new facilities and the retrofit of existing facilities is included.

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]]> http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/building-professionals/earthquake-resistant-construction-of-electric-transmission-and-telecommunication-facilities-serving-the-federal-government-fema-202/feed 0 Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage (FEMA-74) http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/homeowners/reducing-the-risks-of-nonstructural-earthquake-damage-fema-74 http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/resource-library/homeowners/reducing-the-risks-of-nonstructural-earthquake-damage-fema-74#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:09:16 +0000 admin http://www.eeri.org/mitigation/?p=1578 FEMA A practical guide intended primarily for use by a lay audience: building owners, facilities managers, maintenance personnel, store or office managers, corporate/agency department heads, business proprietors, homeowners, etc.

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