What is the clearest indication that your community is seismically safe?

Question

Question: What is the clearest indication that your community is seismically safe?

Options:

1.  A recent earthquake occurred and caused no injuries or damage.
2.  Earthquake hazard maps say the seismicity of your State is low.
3.  Your community adopted a recent version of a model building code, including its seismic provisions.
4.  Building codes have been in use for years.

Answer 1

2. Earthquake hazard maps say the seismicity of your State is low.

The clearest indication that your community is seismically safe is that the Earthquake hazard maps say the seismicity of your State is low.