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Earthquake Publications

Public Policy Makers and Planners

Below are links to the FEMA Library records for earthquake publications of interest to decision makers and planners involved in developing, approving, and implementing earthquake- or disaster-related policies in the public and private sectors. Following the publications are links to several tools of use to this audience. Looking for additional publications? Visit the Index of Earthquake Publications.

Publications

TitleNumber
Creating a Seismic Safety Advisory Board: A Guide to Earthquake Risk ManagementFEMA 266
Earthquake Publications for Community Planners and Public Policy MakersFEMA P-712CD
Establishing Programs and Priorities for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings: HandbookFEMA 174
Establishing Programs and Priorities for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings: Supporting ReportFEMA 173
Expanding and Using Knowledge to Reduce Earthquake Losses: The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Strategic Plan 2001-2005FEMA 383
Financial Incentives for Seismic Rehabilitation of Hazardous Buildings – An Agenda for Action. Volume 1: Findings, Conclusions, and RecommendationsFEMA 198
Financial Incentives for Seismic Rehabilitation of Hazardous Buildings – An Agenda for Action. Volume 2: State and Local Case Studies and RecommendationsFEMA 199
Financial Incentives for Seismic Rehabilitation of Hazardous Buildings – An Agenda for Action. Volume 3: Applications WorkshopsFEMA 216
HAZUS-MH Estimated Annualized Earthquake Losses for the United StatesFEMA 366
Landslide Loss Reduction: A Guide for State and Local Government PlanningFEMA 182
Planning for Seismic Rehabilitation: Societal IssuesFEMA 275
Promoting Seismic Safety: Guidance for AdvocatesFEMA 474
Promoting the Adoption and Enforcement of Seismic Building Codes: A Guidebook for State Earthquake and Mitigation ManagersFEMA 313
Seismic Considerations for Communities at RiskFEMA 83
Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings: Strategic Plan 2005FEMA 315
Seismic Retrofit Incentive Programs: A Handbook for Local GovernmentsFEMA 254
Unreinforced Masonry Buildings and Earthquakes: Developing Successful Risk Reduction ProgramsFEMA P-774
Vertical Evacuation from Tsunamis: A Guide for Community Officials FEMA P646A

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