SACRAMENTO – (INT) – Advancement of a statewide earthquake early warning system is gaining momentum.

Under the legislation signed by Governor Grown Thursday, an Earthquake Early Warning Program business plan will be developed and submitted to the Legislature by February, 2018.

Three years ago, Governor Brown signed a bill mandating the creation of a statewide earthquake warning system led by Cal OES and in conjunction with partner organizations from the California Integrated Seismic Network, the private sector and all levels of government.

Earlier this year, $10 million was added to the state budget to further expand the state’s earthquake early warning system prototype, called ShakeAlert.

“The action we're taking today moves us one step closer to making a statewide early warning system a reality,” said Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci.

Story Date: October 14, 2016