Centennial will be returning bigger and better than before.

April 18, 2006 will mark the 100th anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake and fire, a seminal event in the scientific study of earthquakes as well as in the cultural and social history of California. The upcoming 100th anniversary provides a unique opportunity to:

• increase public awareness of seismic hazard and promote earthquake preparedness and mitigation.
• explore the ways in which this major natural disaster affected the personal lives, culture, economy and development of Northern California.

The 1906 Earthquake Centennial Alliance has been formed to help coordinate and promote efforts and activities between organizations throughout Northern California planning to commemorate the earthquake. if you want to learn more about the plans for the commemoration. You will receive occasional e-mail announcements about public meetings and special events.

If your organization is planning a commemorative event, please submit your project online now. Once your project is approved by the Steering Committee, it will be publicized on this site, and in a printed brochure to be distributed in the San Francisco Bay Area in early 2006.