CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE SAFETY FOUNDATION
Purpose of the Foundation
The purpose of the California Earthquake Safety Foundation is to raise the level of public awareness and commitment to earthquake safety in California.
The major program of the foundation is to present, on a periodic basis, the Alfred E. Alquist Medal to individuals, public agencies, corporations, charitable and other organizations that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in basic and applied research, public policy advancement, education, volunteer service and program management in earthquake safety in California.