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For further information
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Information and Public Affairs
P.O. Box 419047
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741
916/845-8400
Coordinates statewide earthquake preparedness campaign. Call if you have any questions on campaign or earthquake preparedness.
OES -- Coastal Region
1300 Clay Street, Suite 400
Oakland, CA 94612
510/286-0895
510/286-0877 (voice/TDD)
OES -- Southern Region
4671 Liberty Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
562/795-2900
OES -- Inland Region
3650 Schriever Ave.
Mather, CA 95855
916/845-8470
California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI)
P.O. Box 8104
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8104
805/549-3535
Training in earthquake response and planning, as well as several specific emergency management-related courses, is available for employees of government agencies, schools and businesses.
American Red Cross
See the phone book for your local chapter.
Family, city and business earthquake preparedness information, audio/visual materials and speakers are available. Materials are in Spanish, Korean, Cambodian, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Samoan, Laotian, Thai, braille, Armenian, Tagolog and Arabic.
Association of Bay Area Governments
510/464-7900
http://www.abag.ca.gov
OES Earthquake Program publications available for purchase.
Business and Industry Council for Emergency Planning & Preparedness (BICEPP)
213/386-4524
Corporate earthquake planning, training and technical assistance are available.
California Department of Conservation,
Division of Mines and Geology
916/445-5716
Information is available on California's earthquake history, seismic threat and ongoing geological studies.
California Department of Mental Health
916/654-3565
Referrals are provided for local mental health agencies and crisis counseling resources.
California Academy of Sciences
415/750-7145
"Safequake" exhibit. Call museum for hours and group tour information. Materials for the special needs of families and children are available.
California Science Center
213/744-7400
Earthquake exhibit. Call museum for hours and group tour information. Quakesafe Resource Center in museum has awareness programs for preschool through grade 6, junior and senior high school, staff and parents. Disaster management course is available for school faculty and administrators. Also, print and audio/visual material resource center is on site.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA Publications
800/480-2520
Publication lists and referrals to preparedness organizations are available.
Math/Science Nucleus
Plate Tectonic Cycle book for sale to assist in teaching elementary-level students about volcanoes and earthquakes. It includes hands-on materials.
National Science Teachers Association
703/243-7100
"Tremor Troop," a teacher's package for K-6 covering earthquakes and earthquake preparedness, is available for sale. It includes masters, activities and worksheets.
Seismic Safety Commission (State of California)
916/263-5506
Information is available on current legislation and planning for seismic concerns throughout California.
Southern California Earthquake Center
213/740-0323
Publications and training for teachers and students are available.
U.S. Geological Survey
650/329-4390
Maps and brochures are available on earthquake faults in California.
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