Provide a safe environment for all Santa Ana residents and workers while minimizing risk of injury, loss of life, property damage, and social and economic impacts caused by geologic and seismic hazards.
- Policy S-3.1
Hazard Identification
Explore opportunities to identify and encourage the upgrade of structures and facilities that are at risk from seismic hazards.
- Policy S-3.2
Seismic and Geotechnical Standards
Ensure that all new development abides by the current City and state seismic and geotechnical requirements and that projects located in areas with potential for geologic or seismic hazards prepare a hazards study.
- Policy S-3.3
Key Public Facilities and Systems
Coordinate with relevant utility service providers to ensure that major utility systems remain resilient in the event of a major earthquake and are seismically upgraded.
- Policy S-3.4
Multiagency Education Campaign
Develop cooperative partnerships and strengthen communication among public agencies, residents, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and businesses to promote sharing of educational information regarding seismic and geologic hazards and safety.
