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Southern california is at great risk for extreme catastrophic losses owing to numerous natural hazards, such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, tsunamis, landslides and coastal changes, that occur in this area fig. Concepts of hazards, disasters and hazard assessment goals to instill an understanding of the concepts of hazards, multiple hazards and disaster to develop the capability for hazard assessment learning outcomes after completing this session, you will be able to perform a hazard identification and assessment for a selected community. Publishing information the homeowners guide to earthquake safety was developed and published by the california seismic safety commission. Eartquake hazards booklet english residential signature form. Geologic hazards california department of conservation. The 2018 california state hazard mitigation plan shmp represents the states primary hazard mitigation guidance document, and is composed of comprehensive and valuable input provided by state hazard mitigation team members and stakeholders. Every home seller and home buyer in california must receive the information in this book during the home sellingbuying process. A guide for homeowners, homebuyers, landlords and tenants california environmental protection agency, 2011 protect your family from lead in your home united states environmental protection agency, 2003. Ca environmental hazards resources old republic home warranty. We are putting the health and safety of homeowners, buyers, realtors. First american financial corporation provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and developers, title agencies and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans.
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