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POLICY S-3.1 <br />HAZARD IDENTIFICATION <br />Explore opportunities to identify and encourage the <br />upgrade of structures and facilities that are at risk from <br />seismic hazards. <br />H s <br />POLICY S-3.2 <br />SEISMIC AND GEOTECHNICALSTANDARDS <br />Ensure that all new development abides by the current <br />City and state seismic and geotechnical requirements and <br />that projects located in areas with potential for geologic <br />or seismic hazards prepare a hazards study. <br />POLICY S-3.3 <br />KEY PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SYSTEMS <br />Coordinate with relevant utility service providers to <br />ensure that major utility systems remain resilient in <br />the event of a major earthquake and are seismically <br />upgraded. <br />POLICY S-3.4 <br />MULTIAGENCY EDUCATION CAMPAIGN <br />Develop cooperative partnerships and strengthen <br />communication among public agencies, residents, <br />nonprofit organizations, and businesses to promote <br />sharing of educational information regarding seismic and <br />geologic hazards and safety. <br />. 1994 Northridge Earthquake <br />The most recent serious earthquake in southern California took <br />place in 1994, with an epicenter about 60 miles northwest <br />of Santa Ana. Many roads, including bridges and elevated <br />highways, were damaged by the 6.7 magnitude earthquake. The <br />initial movement lasted more than 20 seconds and resulted in <br />the death of 57 people, injuries to over 8,700 people, and over <br />$20 billion in property damage. <br />Photo by FEMA, image taken in January 1994 <br />is CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN <br />