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TriNet Policy Studies and Planning Activities in Real-Time Earthquake Early Warning. Identification and analysis of potential earthquake early warning users Review and analysis of seismic alert communication issues Identification and analysis of policy issues
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TriNet Policy Studies and Planning Activities in Real-Time Earthquake Early Warning • Identification and analysis of potential earthquake early warning users • Review and analysis of seismic alert communication issues • Identification and analysis of policy issues • Planning for the development and implementation of pilot project
TriNet Policy Studies and Planning Activities in Real-Time Earthquake Early Warning A telephone survey and key informant interviews were conducted with respondents from the following sectors: • Education • Emergency Services • Health Care • Utilities & Transportation
TriNet Policy Studies and Planning Activities in Real-Time Earthquake Early Warning Factors predicting likelihood of earthquake early warning system implementation: • Exposure to information on EWS • Having an earthquake warning system • Having a hazardous materials alert system • Would warn both workers and automate equipment or systems • Belief that injuries would be less with 10 seconds of warning • Cost
TriNet Policy Studies and Planning Activities in Real-Time Earthquake Early Warning Key informant interviews and likelihood of implementing an earthquake early warning system: • Education • Emergency Services • Health Care • Utilities & Transportation
TriNet Policy Studies and Planning Activities in Real-Time Earthquake Early Warning Interest in participating in a pilot study: • 52.6% of survey respondents were interested in participating in a pilot study • An additional 23.4% said they might be interested • Most interested: Emergency services • Least interested: Health care
TriNet Policy Studies and Planning Activities in Real-Time Earthquake Early Warning Factors associated with interest in participating in a pilot study: • Perceived risk of being affected by a major earthquake • Perceived likelihood of implementing an early warning system • Provides earthquake preparedness education for the public • Would like to start or increase earthquake preparedness education for the public