Also provided is information on how local governments and businesses can rate and prioritize their buildings in order to enhance current seismic retrofit activities. Exposure of Vital Systems and Key Facilities to Earthquake Hazard . Written for policy makers, risk managers, emergency planners, utility managers, and land use planners, this report provides mapped earthquake hazard information and relevant data related to vital systems and key facilities. Information concerning the location, design, and maintenance of infrastructures and facilities in relation to earthquake hazards is provided. Electrical power, natural gas, sewer and storm, telecommunications, water, and fire systems are examined, as well as police stations, hospitals, and schools.
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Reducing Disaster Losses . As the hazards mitigation planning guide for the Portland area, this document provides an overview of regional natural hazards and possible mitigation strategies and measures. Appendices contain a community planning handbook for natural hazards mitigation and a survey of natural hazard mitigation efforts in the Portland region. Also included is the Hazard Mitigation Plan for the city of Oregon. Perkins, Jeanne B., Kathleen Mikulis, and Brian Kirking.