Download or read book The Development of Innovative Seismic Safety Policies in Local Government written by Michael E. Kraft and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Creating a Seismic Safety Advisory Board written by Federal Emergency Management Agency and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-03-16 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this manual is to assist interested states, coalitions of states, or confederations of local governments to develop and nurture seismic safety advisory boards. The first part contains “how-to” tips and advice to assist states that already have such panels in upgrading their advisory boards. The second part of the manual contains advice on strategic planning for improving seismic safety. Specifically, it includes guidelines for developing a model seismic risk management program by which to gauge progress. A seismic advisory board is a multi-disciplinary panel composed of volunteers with expertise in fields related to earthquakes and preparation for and response to earthquakes, such as earth sciences, engineering, emergency services, local government, social services, and public policy. They are drawn from the private sector, academia, and government. The board's functions are to: advise, the legislature and administrative agencies; advocate earthquake programs; promote improvements to seismic safety and procedures; identify seismic hazards; coordinate plans and actions of responsible agencies, programs, and government levels; gather, integrate, and transfer information from a wide range of sources; plan for the long-term implementation, review, and maintenance of seismic safety programs. The need for seismic safety advisory boards and for model seismic risk management programs is based on the following assumptions: A damaging earthquake can occur with little or no warning. With each passing year, the potential for one increases; Positive, goal-oriented leadership is a prerequisite to starting an effective advisory board; Organizations at many levels of government and in the private sector have responsibilities in seismic safety. The boar can help develop comprehensive and consistent programs for seismic safety and risk management; earthquakes can cause extensive property damage and endanger lives, but this risk can be reduced and managed by prudent policies for locating and designing structures; managing earthquake risks has collateral benefits, bringing about improved buildings, dams, transportation facilities, building stock, communications, fire safety, toxic materials management, and emergency response; concerted efforts bring long-term progress toward seismic safety. This manual is meant to help in the creation of a seismic safety advisory board – either as an autonomous agency or as part of an existing entity. It proved advice gained from dealing with existing hazards and offers options to consider when establishing a new board or revitalizing an existing board to meet the unique needs of a region.
Download or read book NEHRP Recommended Provisions for the Development of Seismic Regulations for New Buildings written by Building Seismic Safety Council and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book NEHRP Recommended Provisions National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures Commentary written by United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Putting Seismic Safety Policies to Work written by Martha Blair-Tyler and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report tells how your city and county can move from formulating seismic safety policies to actions that reduce seismic risk. It describes some measures that you can take to address ten issues pertaining to seismic safety. The issues focus on the physical development of a community which is an important determinant of its vulnerability. The objective is to define those things that you, as an official of local government, can do before the earthquake strikes that will directly reduce damage. Measures to improve emergency response and recovery are very important and must be taken by all communities; however, they are not emphasized in this report. The focus is on those actions which can lessen earthquake damage and, therefore, reduce the requirements for emergency response and recovery.
Download or read book Public Policy and Building Safety written by Earthquake Engineering Research Institute and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This white paper was written primarily for building officials and engineers involved in incorporating social, economic, and political considerations in decisions about building safety. It grew out of a concern that engineering design departments often do not reflect a realistic understanding of many other issues important in their adoption.
Download or read book Washington State Seismic Safety Council Policy Recommendations written by Washington State Seismic Safety Council and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Seismic Safety and Land use Planning selected Examples from California written by M. L. Blair and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Methods for using seismic zonation and hazard mapping in land-use planning and regulation.
Download or read book Are We Prepared written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (2011). Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Seismic Considerations for Communities at Risk written by Building Seismic Safety Council (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Policies for Seismic Safety written by Stanley Scott and published by Institute of Governmental Studies Press. This book was released on 1979 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Creating a Seismic Safety Advisory Board written by United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this manual is to assist interested states, coalitions of states, or confederations of local governments to develop and nurture seismic safety advisory boards. The first part contains "how-to" tips and advice to assist states that already have such panels in upgrading their advisory boards. The second part of the manual contains advice on strategic planning for improving seismic safety. Specifically, it includes guidelines for developing a model seismic risk management program by which to gauge progress
Download or read book Abatement of Seismic Hazards to Lifelines written by Building Seismic Safety Council (U.S.). Workshop on Development of an Action Plan and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Abatement of Seismic Hazards to Lifelines written by Building Seismic Safety Council (U.S.). Workshop on Development of an Action Plan and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Compendium of Research Reports written by United States. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. Office of Policy Development and Research and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Compendium of Research Reports written by United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Office of Policy Development and Research and published by . This book was released on with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Abatement of Seismic Hazards to Lifelines written by Building Seismic Safety Council (U.S.). Workshop on Development of an Action Plan and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
