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The National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program is a multi-faceted approach that encompasses tsunami identification, alert and warning systems and a comprehensive approach to tsunami risk reduction. This paper describes efforts to promote land use planning and development practices that reduce tsunami risk by local elected government and administrative officials. Seven Principles of Tsunami Risk Reduction are presented that range from risk assessment to site planning criteria.
Regional Administrator, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and Manager, California Integrated Seismic Network, Earthquake and Tsunami Program
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Eisner, R.K. (2005). Planning for Tsunami: Reducing Future Losses Through Mitigation. In: Bernard, E.N. (eds) Developing Tsunami-Resilient Communities. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3607-8_10
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