| 1. |
How long has
this program been operational? |
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Seven years. |
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| 2. |
What are the
major purposes of this program? What problem(s) or issue(s) was
it designed to address? |
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Educate homeowners on ways to make themselves, their families, and their homes safer.
Educates commercial building owners on
mitigation techniques to reduce risk from
earthquakes.
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| 3. |
Describe the
specific activities and operations of the program. |
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The booklets describe the most common weaknesses that can
cause damage to homes and
commercial buildings during an earthquake. Specifically describes the problem, how to
identify it, and what can be done. |
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| 4. |
Does this
program take a new and creative approach or method? If yes, please
describe. |
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Yes, the disclosure requirements are mandatory - set in law. |
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| 5. |
What were
the program’s start-up costs and source(s) of funding? |
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$135,000
Budget Source: State General Fund |
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What are the program’s annual operational costs and source(s) of funding? |
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$ 25,000 Budget Source: State General Fund |
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| 6. |
How many
employees (full-time equivalent) work(ed) with this program?
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4 FTE |
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| 7. |
To the best
of your knowledge, did this program originate in your state?
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Yes |
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Are you aware of similar programs in other states?
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No |
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| 8. |
Has the
program been fully implemented? |
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Yes |
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| 9. |
Is there
evidence that the program has been effective in
achieving its stated purpose(s)? Briefly summarize evaluations
(pro and con) of how well the program has
addressed the defined problem(s) or issue(s). |
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Yes, disclosure of earthquake weaknesses is required by law
during the sale of any home
constructed in California before
1960. This makes both the buyer and seller aware of
earthquake weaknesses. Although the disclosure requirement does not apply
for commercial
buildings, buyer and seller are made more aware
by the information contained in the
Commercial guide. |
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| 10. |
How has the program changed since its
inception? What
limitations or obstacles might other states expect to encounter
if they attempt to adopt this program? |
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Yes, information gained from the Northridge earthquake was incorporated
into the updated versions of both guides. |
