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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.

Popular 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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USSC Legislative Recommendations for 2023
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Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country, 2nd Edition
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Utah K-12 Public Schools Unreinforced Masonry Inventory
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USSC Legislative Recommendations for 2022
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Earthquake Probabilities for the Wasatch Front Region
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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

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 ussc@utah.gov.
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July 6, 2023Utah Seismic Safety Commission MeetingPDF (pending)(pending)
April 27, 2023Utah Seismic Safety Commission MeetingPDF PDF MP4
January 12, 2023Utah Seismic Safety Commission MeetingPDF PDF (pending)
Oct 27, 2022Utah Seismic Safety Commission MeetingPDF PDF Part 1 MP4
Part 2 MP4
July 7, 2022Utah Seismic Safety Commission MeetingPDF PDF MP4
April 14, 2022Utah Seismic Safety Commission MeetingPDF PDF MP4

Resources and Media

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