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Publications & Files

Find information about earthquake geology, seismology, engineering, earthquake scenarios, unreinforced masonry buildings, emergency preparedness, and earthquake preparedness in Utah through the publications and reports below. USSC meeting information and downloads can also be found here, as well as links to the resource archive that contains all publications, slideshows, media, and other documents.

New and Highlighted Publications

Find information about earthquake geology, seismology, engineering, earthquake scenarios, unreinforced masonry buildings, emergency preparedness, and earthquake preparedness in Utah through the publications and reports below.

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Mitigation Endorsement Report for Utah's Unreinforced Masonry K-12 Public Schools


Publication | Executive Summary
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Executive Summary
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2024 Utah Seismic Safety Commission Report and Recommendations


Publication | URM Schools Fact Sheet | Aqueducts Fact Sheet
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Utah K-12 Public Schools Unreinforced Masonry Inventory


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Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country, 2nd Edition


Publication | Spanish Version
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Spanish Version
EQprob

Earthquake Probabilities for the Wasatch Front Region in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming


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Earthquake Emergency Handbook for First Responders and Incident Commanders


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Wasatch Front Unreinforced Masonry Risk Reduction Strategy


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Scenario for a Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake on the Wasatch Fault


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Meetings and Agendas

The USSC meets quarterly at several locations in the Salt Lake Valley. Below are past meeting files and recordings. If you wish to attend a meeting, recommend a topic for consideration, or participate on a committee, please contact us at [email protected].
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October 24, 2024Utah Seismic Safety Commission MeetingPDF (pending)(pending)
August 15, 2024Utah Seismic Safety Commission MeetingPDF PDF View
March 28, 2024Utah Seismic Safety Commission MeetingPDF PDF View
January 4, 2024Utah Seismic Safety Commission MeetingPDF PDF View
October 26, 2023Utah Seismic Safety Commission MeetingPDF PDF View
July 6, 2023Utah Seismic Safety Commission MeetingPDF PDF View
April 27, 2023Utah Seismic Safety Commission MeetingPDF PDF View

Resources and Media

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