james d. goltz ph.d. earthquake and tsunami program manager california emergency management agency...
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James D. Goltz Ph.D.Earthquake and Tsunami Program ManagerCalifornia Emergency Management Agency
CISN Steering and Advisory Committee MeetingSacramento, October 13, 2010
Since Last Meeting: Some Changes
Cal EMA has now been in existence for nearly two years, new Undersecretary in September
Earthquake and Tsunami Program got bigger
Have had some major earthquakes this year
Have continued to promote use of CISN Display
Have worked on Catastrophic Earthquake Response plans
Legislation to introduce EEW developed/died
Creation of Cal EMA The California Emergency Management Agency (Cal
EMA) was established as part of the Governor’s Office on January 1, 2009
Created by Assembly Bill 38 (Nava), which merged the duties, powers, purposes, and responsibilities of the former Governor’s Office of Emergency Services with those of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security.
Cal EMA is responsible for the coordination of overall state agency response to major disasters in support of local government. The Agency is responsible for assuring the state’s readiness to respond to and recover from all hazards – natural, manmade, war-caused emergencies and disasters – and for assisting local governments in their emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and hazard mitigation efforts.
Organization of Cal EMA
New Undersecretary of Cal EMA
Mike Dayton
From former OHS
Was Cal EMA chief of staff, replaces Frank McCarton
Congressional staffer for 13 years
Native of California
Education: Sacramento State University and Naval Post Graduate School
Earthquake and Tsunami Program of Cal EMA
Is part of the Preparedness Division Now has a manager and 5 staff, 3 contract
employees Funding for tsunami program is 100%
federal@ $1 million per year Funding for earthquake program is 75%
state general fund and 25% federal @$3 million per year
Funding for CISN stable though cuts were imposed in 2008
Earthquakes of 2010
High Level Outreach Opportunities
Promoting Use of CISN Display
Through CSTI earthquake classes
At tsunami workshops in coastal counties
Used in Cal EMA Warning Center and many EOCs
In cooperation w/ CISN partner organizations
Some Other Cal EMA Earthquake
Initiatives Catastrophic earthquake plans for northern
and southern California
“My Hazards” web portal
Development of 56 ShakeMap/HAZUS scenarios for California
ShakeOut Campaign
October 21, 10:21 a.m.
6.8 million registeredas of October 13
With your help, this will be the largest earthquake drill in history!
2010 Great California ShakeOut
• If inside, stay inside!• If outside, stay outside!
• Drop to the floor - before the earthquake drops you!
• Take Cover - under a sturdy desk or table- Or get down next to a wall and cover
your head with your arms
• Hold On to it firmly- Be ready to move with it until the
shaking stops.
Protect Yourself During Earthquakes
Get Ready Before the Next Earthquake!
• At home, work, and school…
• Secure Your Space- Strap furniture to walls- Put latches on cabinets- Secure TVs and computers
• Create or update plans- Communication plan- Where will everyone meet- Learn first aid, etc.
• Store more water- One gallon per person, per day- For at least 3 days, ideally for 2 weeks
• Organize food/supplies for 3 days
• Have a fire extinguisher
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Assembly Bill 928- Blakeslee
Bill would require the California
High Speed Rail Authority to develop
an earthquake early warning system to
protect rail passengers.
Current Status: Withdrawn early this year. May reintroduce