Tributes to Bruce Bolt

California Seismic Safety Commission: Bruce Bolt was appointed to the California Seismic Safety Commission representing Seismology in March 1978. He served for fifteen years until July 1993 and as Chairman in 1986. Former Commissioner Bolt was one of California's most influential policymakers in earthquake safety. During his years on the Commission, Professor Bolt was instrumental in developing state legislation for seismic hazard mapping, the Southern California and Bay Area Earthquake Preparedness Projects, the California Earthquake Education Project, earthquake safety improvements for mobile homes, private schools, hospital buildings, essential services buildings, and unreinforced masonry buildings, the "California at Risk" earthquake loss reduction program, requirements for the disclosure of earthquake weaknesses to potential homebuyers, and increased building permit fees to fund the Strong Motion Instrumentation Program. He was particularly reknowned for his ability to increase the public's awareness about earthquakes and motivate legislators to improve earthquake safety. Professor Bolt leaves a rich legacy of public policy accomplishments.

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