Goal S-3: Geologic and Seismic Hazards – Implementation Actions [Table S-2 part 3]:

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Implementation Action

Agency / Time Frame

GOAL S-3: 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.

3.1

Public utilities. Coordinate with the California Public Utilities Commission and/or utilize the Capital Improvement Program. Explore options to strengthen, relocate, or take other appropriate measures to safeguard high-voltage lines; water, sewer, natural gas and petroleum pipelines; and trunk electrical and telephone conduits that extend through areas of high liquefaction potential, cross active faults, or traverse earth cracks or landslides.

PWA/PBA 2024

3.2

Preparedness practice. Participate in regional and local emergency exercises, such as the Great California ShakeOut, an annual statewide earthquake drill.

PD Ongoing

3.3

Preparedness kits. Enhance public awareness and preparedness by encouraging residents and businesses to store supplies for self-reliance following a disaster. Emergency preparedness kits should include, at a minimum, a three- day supply of drinking water and food for all members of the household or business, including pets. Partner with community organizations to seek funding / provide emergency kits for families who qualify for state or federal aid programs and for families whose children qualify for the free or reduced school lunch program.

PD Ongoing

3.4

Education programs. Offer educational programs for residents and businesses regarding preventative actions to take before, during, and after a seismic event, and involve the public in the awareness of City emergency response plans, resources, risk reduction, and mitigation measures.

PD Ongoing

3.5

High-risk facilities. Compile and maintain a list of facilities that, because of population demands (such as mobility issues at a nursing home), construction type, location relative to a fault, or other factors, may have a high risk and require special response during a geologic or seismic event.

PBA/OCFA 2025

3.6

Earthquake Vulnerability Assessment. Identify resources to conduct an inventory of private buildings that may be particularly vulnerable to earthquake damage, including pre 1940s structures and homes with cripple wall foundations.

PBA 2022