Part 7 (1/2)

_The people of the State of California do enact as follows:_

SECTION 1. Section 8895.1 is added to the Government Code, to read:

8895.1. The commission shall initiate, with the a.s.sistance and partic.i.p.ation of other state, federal, and local government agencies, a comprehensive program to prepare the state for responding to a major earthquake prediction. The program should be implemented in order to result in specific tools or products to be used by governments in responding to an earthquake prediction, such as educational materials for citizens. This program may be implemented on a prototypical basis in one area of the state affected by earthquake predictions, provided that it is useful for application in other areas of the state upon its completion.

SEC. 2. Section 8897 of the Government Code is amended to read:

8897. The commission is responsible for all of the following in connection with earthquake hazard mitigation:

(a) Setting goals and priorities in the public and private sectors.

(b) Requesting appropriate state agencies to devise criteria to promote earthquake and disaster safety.

(c) Scheduling a report on disaster mitigation issues from the Office of Emergency Services, on the commission agenda as required. For the purposes of this subdivision, the term disaster refers to all natural hazards which could have impact on public safety.

(d) Recommending program changes to state agencies, local agencies, and the private sector where such changes would improve earthquake hazards and reduction.

(e) Reviewing the recovery and reconstruction efforts after damaging earthquakes.

(f) Gathering, a.n.a.lyzing, and disseminating information.

(g) Encouraging research.

(h) Sponsoring training to help improve the competence of specialized enforcement and other technical personnel.