WSSPC Public Policy Center
WSSPC continues to fulfill its mission of developing, recommending and supporting seismic policies and programs to reduce earthquake losses.
WSSPC member agencies, Affiliate Members, and partners are welcome to participate in the policy development process of WSSPC.
WSSPC Policy Recommendations
Currently adopted policy recommendations may be viewed here.
WSSPC Policy Committees
Four committees develop policy recommendations on regional and national seismic issues.
Basin and Range Province Committee
Seeks to promote the understanding and study of seismic hazards in the Basin and Range Province (BRP) of the western U.S., and to provide advice and recommendations to policy-making bodies regarding seismic hazard and risk in that region.
Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Committee
Coordinates and implements tsunami hazards mitigation plans and focuses on developing policies based on the current technology and science.
Engineering, Construction, and Building Codes Committee
Considers the need for and requirements of seismic building codes and incentives for building owners to retrofit older buildings.
Risk Communication and Education Committee
Looks at ways to more effectively communicate the earthquake risk and to translate knowledge into actions to reduce earthquake losses.
Draft Policy Recommendations
Draft Policy Recommendations that will be voted upon at the 2011 Annual Business Meeting are available here.
WSSPC Policy Recommendation Development Procedure
Approved by the Board of Directors in March 2002, WSSPC has implemented a policy recommendation development procedure which provides guidance for developing thoughtful policy recommendations.
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