The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), in
partnership with the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and
Society, has launched a new initiative to help local cities and
counties protect Southern California communities and economies
from the disruption that a major earthquake would cause. The
initiative kicked off with a series of regional seminars, led by
Dr. Jones, for local civic leaders. The seminars
reviewed the risks of a major regional earthquake and the
most effective approaches for preparation, including
strengthening infrastructure and reviewing building safety codes.
The initiative will continue through 2017, with workshops that
will give local leaders the tools necessary for building the
resilience that keeps natural disasters from becoming
catastrophes.
