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California Geological Survey (CGS)

Agency: CALIFORNIA, STATE OF

  • Description: Provides geologic and seismic expertise to the public, other State government offices, such as the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES), and local government agencies (cities and counties). Studies earthquakes to help Californians plan and build earthquake resistant communities. Records the strong ground motion from earthquakes, studies the distribution of historic earthquakes and evaluates faults that are the source of earthquakes.

    • Phone:

    Email: cgshq@conservation.ca.gov
    Website: www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 8am - 5pm; Tue: 8am - 5pm; Wed: 8am - 5pm; Thu: 8am - 5pm; Fri: 8am - 5pm; - (Office closed on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, President's Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and Christmas Day)

    • Location(s)

    California Geological Survey - Sacramento

    • Accessibility: Potential access limitations—call for information
    • Address: 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Open to all
    • Languages: English
    • Application Process: Call or visit website for details
    • Program Fees: Call for fee information
    • Required Documents: No documents required

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: N/A