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Seismic Safety Commission

The mission of the Seismic Safety Commission is to provide decision makers and the general public with cost-effective recommendations to reduce earthquake losses and speed recovery.

The Commission investigates earthquakes, researches earthquake-related issues and reports, and recommends to the Governor and Legislature policies and programs needed to reduce earthquake risk. Among the duties of the Commission are:

Managing California’s Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
Reviewing seismic activities funded by the State
Providing a consistent policy direction for earthquake-related programs for agencies at all government levels
Proposing and reviewing earthquake-related legislation
Conducting public hearings on seismic safety issues
Recommending earthquake safety programs to governmental agencies and the private sector
Investigating and evaluating earthquake damage and reconstruction efforts following damaging earthquakes

Appointments

To request an appointment at our office during COVID-19 please email InfoSSC@CalOES.ca.gov with your request.

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Upcoming Meetings

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Meeting Agenda:
July 7 2022 Seismic Safety Commission Meeting Agenda

Meeting Date and Time:
July 7, 2022
10:30am – 1:30pm

Be Prepared

72Hours.org
Commercial Property Owner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety
Homeland Security – Preparedness Standards
Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
What to do After an Earthquake – (Spanish)
Power Outage and Fire Recovery Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mitigation Plan
Tsunami Information
Access to Public Records
Student/Teacher Resources
Related Links
State Employment

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Publications

Pub.No.	Publication Name
21-01	SSC 2021 Summary Report

Commissioners and Staff

Commissioners

Assembly Member Ken Cooley

Representing: Assembly Member

Mr. Cooley was elected to the State Assembly in November, 2012. He was appointed as the Assembly representative to the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission by Speaker John A . Perez in 2013. This, however, was not his first time on the Commission. Prior to his tenure in the Assembly, Mr. Cooley served to represent California’s Cities on the Commission when he was appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2007.