Hayward Fault Initiative

The goal of the Hayward Fault Initiative is to promote risk reduction locally, by providing updated information on the consequences of a Hayward fault earthquake and actively encouraging risk reduction programs.  This initiative builds on the 1996 EERI document describing a Hayward Fault Scenario.

The two primary activities within this Initiative are:

1. Summarize and update the scenario document describing expected consequences of an anticipated magnitude 7 Hayward fault earthquake; and
2.  Prepare a Policy Agenda report for Earthquake Risk Reduction, which provides a “road map” for local jurisdictions (municipal governments, school boards) to follow in order to implement a systematic retrofit program.  This activity also includes active advocacy work with the City of Oakland.

For more information or with questions about this activity, contact chapter member Janiele Maffei who is leading this effort.