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San Francisco disaster council adopts earthquake plan enhancement after Golden Guardian exercise
Summary
The San Francisco Disaster Council adopted an enhanced, "living" earthquake preparedness plan after reviewing lessons from the Golden Guardian exercise and updates to regional coordination. Members were told the city has expended about $70 million of UASI funds, with roughly $12.5 million left to spend this year.
San Francisco’s disaster council voted by voice to adopt an enhanced earthquake preparedness plan described by members as a "living, breathing" document that will be revised as exercises and new federal guidance produce lessons. Joanne Hayes White moved to adopt the plan and Chief Fong seconded the motion; the chair called for a voice vote and recorded the measure as approved.
Council leaders framed the plan as a model for other cities and stressed it will not be final. "This plan, I would argue, is gonna set a benchmark for the rest of…
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