January 2017 - June 2017 - What's Shakin' Newsletter
The Earthquake Early Warning System is a series of sensors in the ground that detect shaking and can send warnings before the shaking occurs. Even a few seconds of warning before shaking occurs can have many lifesaving benefits including time for residents to drop and cover, trains halting, and for doctors to pause delicate surgeries. Earthquake Early Warning is becoming more and more of a reality for California and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) is tasked to develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning system.
In efforts to ensure implementation of this critical system, our DEM Executive
DEM Stands Up
for Earthquake Early Warning
Director, Anne Kronenberg was recently named as the Northern California
Earthquake Early Warning System Advisory Board by the California State Senate Committee on Rules to represent local government. The position switches between Northern and Southern California. As one of seven voting members, Anne will provide advice on four functional areas: system operations, research and development, finance and investment, and training and education. As the representative for local government, Anne is committed to ensuring California has an effective system that provides residents, businesses, and emergency responders with warning to take proactive action ahead of an earthquake.
the aftermath of situations such as this can be difficult. The Department of Public Health has created a UPS shooting counseling hotline for anyone needing emotional support (415-970-4000). I also want remind us about the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which has
resources available to help us cope with the
difficult and stressful situations that we often face in general.
I want to thank each and every one of you for your commitment, dedication, and outstanding service to the residents and visitors of San Francisco.