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The Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission (SSC)
- Established in 1975, with the passage of the Seismic Safety Act
- Provides a coordinated framework
- Establishes consistent earthquake policies
- Advises the Governor, the Legislature, local governments, and the public
- Tracks the state’s progress toward higher levels of seismic safety.
- Uses the expertise of its commissioners to review, evaluate, and translate scientific information and make recommendations to guide and influence earthquake safety policies.
To receive earthquake warnings, individuals and family members can download the MyShake App and ensure phone settings are adjusted to receive emergency alerts, including:
- MyShake App: Free smartphone app that provides iPhone and Android users with audio and visual warnings [magnitude 4.5 or higher and Modified Mercalli Intensity III (weak) shaking]. Available at in the Apple App and Google Play stores;
- Android Earthquake Alerts: Android phones with updated operating systems are automatically subscribed to Android Earthquake Alerts, which uses the same technology as the MyShake App; and
- Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs): No-cost text messages for emergency situations [magnitude 5.0 or higher and Modified Mercalli Intensity IV (light) shaking].
Through the passage of AB 100 Chapter 20, Statutes of 2020 the SSC exists in Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). There are 15 commissioners who provide policy guidance, topical expertise, and perspectives from the private sector, academia, and local government.
Appointed Commissioners & Staff | Seismic Safety Commission (Including Kevin McGowan who serves as the Director of the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management.). Three vacancies exist:
- Insurance Commissioner - Representing: Insurance
- Planning Commissioner - Representing: Planning
- ocial Services Commissioner - Representing: Social Services
Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety including:
- Detailed Earthquake Fault Map of California
- Simplified Earthquake Shaking Potential Map for California Publication 03-02
- Seismic Hazard Zone Maps
Commercial Property Owner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety
Please note that requesting any documents may have a charge for printing and mailing.
If any publications are not downloadable below, please send your request to InfoSSC@CalOES.ca.gov.
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