Upcoming Events
Announcements
Alliance General Meeting
May 29, 2008 at 1:00pm
Association of Bay Area Governments, Main Auditorium
101 Eighth Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Lake Merritt BART Station (across the street)
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Forecasting California's Earthquakes
Press conference discussing the new earthquake probabilities for California. (includes video)
Earthquake Drill
San Francisco Bay Area teachers join us! Please participate in the school earthquake drill on October 21, 2008.
October 21, 2008
October 21, 2008 marks the 140th anniversary of the 1868 Hayward earthquake, which was the first great “San Francisco earthquake” and one of the most damaging earthquakes in the nation's history. The 1868 Hayward Earthquake Alliance was formed to help coordinate and promote efforts and activities between organizations throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area planning to commemorate the earthquake.
Seven Steps
Prepare for the Next Earthquake—Follow the 7-Steps to Earthquake Safety.
1868 Earthquake Stories
Share your stories related to the 1868 earthquake on the Alliance web site.
Why commemorate the 140th anniversary?
The average interval between the past five large earthquakes on the Hayward Fault is 140 years. With the 140th anniversary another large Hayward Fault earthquake can occur at any time. The 140th anniversary of the 1868 Hayward earthquake provides a unique opportunity to:
- Increase public awareness of seismic hazard posed by the Hayward Fault
- Promote earthquake preparedness and mitigation
- Explore the ways in which the 1868 Hayward earthquake affected the personal lives, culture, economy and development of the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Join us now in planning the 1868 Hayward Earthquake Anniversary. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, or just want to learn more about the plans for the anniversary, you are invited to join us. We will send occasional e-mail announcements about public meetings and other special events.
Railroad House, 323 Clay St. Image courtesy Bancroft Library.