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- Title
- Earthquake Hazards and Local Government Liability.
- File
- PB80116924.pdf
- Author(s)
- Margerum, T.
- Source
- National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., June 1, 1979, 47 p.
- Abstract
- The major objectives of this project are as follows: to clarify the nature and extent of local governments liability for property damages and personnel injury resulting from specific situations involving earthquakes; to assess the current and potential impact of tort liability on the willingness and ability of local governments to mitigate earthquake hazards; and to define alternative legislative an administrative strategies which would help local governments to better deal with the potential liabilities in a manner supportive of increased seismic safety for their citizens. Included are sections on: nature and extent of local government liability for hazard reduction programs; assessment of current and potential impacts of tort liability on local hazard reduction programs; recommendations for possible administrative and legislative changes; implementation and dissemination; and project evaluation and comments on future research needs. The appendices contain the conference agenda on Earthquake Hazards and Local Government Liability, correspondence with California's Attorney General, California Liability Legislation, AB785, and the review committee roster.
- Keywords
- Warning systems; Liability law; California; Forecasting; Liabilities; Tort law; Disasters; Real property; Hazards; Safety; Property damage; Government policies; Damages; Legislation; Local government; Statutes; Injuries; Earthquakes