Seismic Safety Commissions 101

This self-guided learning module was developed with input from the members and staff of state seismic safety commissions across the U.S. In the module, you will discover:

In Section 1 (Introduction to State Seismic Safety Commissions):

• What seismic safety commissions are.
• What they are typically set up to do.
• Which states have them.
• Who might be tapped to serve as members and contributors.
• How they and their work may be funded.

In Section 2 (Tips and Best Practices), suggestions to help seismic safety commissions:

• Start and sustain a commission over time.
• Develop and carry out successful projects and activities.
• Build support for the commission and its work.

In Section 3 (Resources):

• A brief description of a few basic types of seismic safety commission.
• Links to several examples of commission statutes, by-laws, charters, and mission statements.
• Sources of additional information.