responding to a major earthquake prediction. The
program should be implemented in order to result
in specific tools or products to be used by
governments in responding to an earthquake
prediction, such as educational materials for
citizens. This program may be implemented on a
prototypical basis in one area of the state
affected by earthquake predictions, provided that
it is useful for application in other areas of the
state upon its completion.

SEC. 2. Section 8897 of the Government Code is
amended to read:

8897. The commission is responsible for all of
the following in connection with earthquake hazard
mitigation:

(a) Setting goals and priorities in the public
and private sectors.

(b) Requesting appropriate state agencies to
devise criteria to promote earthquake and disaster
safety.

(c) Scheduling a report on disaster mitigation
issues from the Office of Emergency Services, on
the commission agenda as required. For the
purposes of this subdivision, the term disaster
refers to all natural hazards which could have