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City of Long Beach
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In 2024, the City of Long Beach initiated the Seismic Resiliency Program to better the city’s readiness for seismic events and protect its residents, visitors, and infrastructure. Positioned along the Pacific Ring of Fire, Long Beach faces significant earthquake risks due to nearby fault lines like the San Andreas and Newport-Inglewood faults. Recognizing the vulnerability of buildings constructed before modern seismic standards, the program focuses on buildings with "Soft, Weak, or Open-Front" (SWOF) designs, which lack the structural bracing required to withstand earthquakes.

Led by TRG, Long Beach has launched outreach efforts including mail notifications to property owners, community meetings, and online engagement to foster public understanding and collect valuable feedback. Collaboration with key tenant groups and property owners is central to the program’s mission, encouraging a shared approach to seismic resilience.

As a model of community-driven planning, Long Beach's Seismic Resiliency Program is designed to protect property and ensure the safety of all residents, visitors, and businesses, ultimately making Long Beach a more resilient and secure city in the face of seismic threats. The program also serves as a collaborative resource for other California cities, joining the efforts of nearby areas like West Hollywood and San Francisco in advancing public safety and infrastructure resilience.

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