California Earthquake Early Warning

System

(CEEWS)

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BackgroundSB135 – Padilla

Government Code Section 8587.8

Our Task

•Develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning system in California through a public private partnership.

•Identify funding sources by January 1, 2016

•Must not specify the General Fund as a funding source

•Approved by Governor Brown September 24, 2013

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Goals and Objectives

Goal:

Provide advance notification tens of seconds before shaking•People move to safe zone (under table)•Slow and stop trains (BART, Metrolink)•Isolate hazards (equipment, chemicals)

Today: ShakeMap in 5-10 minutes•Location•Magnitude•Ground shaking

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Objectives(Meets the intent of SB135)

1.Model: The state shall develop an EEW model that represents a public/private partnership, and a cost effective and reliable system.

2.Management: The state shall formalize an EEW organization structure that incorporates existing roles and responsibilities, such as the CISN.

3.Standards: The state shall have an approval mechanism to ensure appropriateness of EEW standards, how they apply to various EEW components, compliance and participation criteria.

4.Education and Training: Cal OES shall convene a group of subject experts and stakeholders to develop and implement California’s EEW education and training.

5.Funding: Cal OES will develop a distributed funding model.

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How will we implement the system?

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Build Upon CISN

Earthquake notification system

•Within Seconds:

Provides detection, magnitude, depth, location and time

•Within 15-30 Minutes:

Provides worldwide earthquake coverage from global partners

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Build Upon ShakeAlert

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Define the System Scope

= $$$

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Sensors and Telemetry• Requires

– Uniform coverage along fault zones

– Uniform station coverage

– Sustainable 24/7 operations

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When will implementation begin?

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Cost Factors

1. Initial Construction Costs

2. New or upgraded seismic stations & GPS stations

3. Significant field telemetry upgrades

4. Annual Operation and Maintenance

5. Staffing for:

– Implementation and testing

– Operation and user outreach

– Continued Research and Development

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For more information:

 MARK R. JOHNSONBranch Chief

Earthquake and Tsunami ProgramGovernor's Office of Emergency Services

mark.johnson@caloes.ca.gov

“Advance notification occurs with CEEWS”

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