1.17 - Whose Fault?

Question 1

High tech monitoring

Answer 1

NASA upgraded GPS stations - sensors collect GPS, pressure, temp, seismic data
Makes computer models of EQ ground movement - disaster potential
Sensors added to buildings - measures safety

Question 2

Adaptation

Answer 2

Seismically reinforced emergency operations centre

180 seismic retrofits - pump stations, transmission mains, police/fire stations

Question 3

Education

Answer 3

Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI)
$3.3mil on drills + training exercises
Annual Golden Guardian - simulates catastrophic EQ

Question 4

Community Preparedness

Answer 4

ShakeAlert / AlertSF / Twitter - early warning systems via SMS
California State Law (mayor) not in charge - agency leads work together in same room for moe efficiency

Question 5

Models forecasting disaster impact

Answer 5

California Utilities Emergency Association
Interdependence between energy and utility systems - quick recovery
Pumping stations need or first - energy, telecoms, water, gas