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In Southern California, heavy rain events have the potential to cause devastating landslides. The City of Oceanside has initiated an education program called Landslide Preparedness and Prevention for Oceanside residents.
While all landslide damage cannot be prevented, this Web site offers practical advice on how homeowners can take a number of precautions to make their property safer.
As the property owner, it is your responsibility to protect the stability of your property, so we urge you to take the opportunity to learn how to protect and recognize potential landslide risks. Below are links to documents, fact sheets and other agencies that can assist you.
Landslide Knowledge for Oceanside Residents:
Residents Should be Landslide-Smart  (80 KB)
4 Tips for Concerned Homeowners on Hillsides (718 KB)
Available Geological Maps of Oceanside Area Showing Past and Potential Landslides from California Geological Survey (USGS):
- DMG Open-File Report 82-12, Recent Slope Failures, Ancient Landslides, and Related Geology of the North-Central Coastal Area, San Diego County, California Review Geological Information and Maps
- Geological Maps of the Northwestern Part of San Diego County, California Division of Mines and Geology Open File Report 96-02
Map can be viewed at L. A. Regional Office (213-239-0878) or can be purchased by contacting (916-445-5716). For more information, contact Pam Irvine (Senior Engineering Geologist) (213-239-0888) or go to www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/geologic_hazards/landslides/index.htm
UPCOMING LANDSLIDE PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION WORKSHOP!
Landslide experts from U.S. Geological Survey to give out important information.
Learn how to protect your property and recognize potential risks!
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For general landslide information, refer to these reports from the USGS Landslides Hazards Program:
Fact Sheet FS2004-3072 - Landslide Types and Processes (994 KB)
Fact Sheet 3107 - Southern California Landslides - An Overview (5.5 MB)
Fact Sheet 0071-00 – Landslide Hazards, What You Can Do If you Live Near Steep Hills? (541 KB)
Fact Sheet 0072-00 – Peligros Deslizamientos ¿Que usted puede hacer si vive cerca de colinas empinadas? (531 KB)
Links to other agencies:
USGS Landslides Hazards Program
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
American Red Cross
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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