The objectives of the project are all of the following:

1. (a) Developing public awareness regarding the causes of earthquakes, the forces and effects of earthquakes, and the need for school and community action in coping with earthquake hazards.
2. (b) Promoting understanding of the impact of earthquakes on natural features and man-made structures.
3. (c) Motivating the public to establish measures prior, during, and after earthquakes to ensure their public safety.
4. (d) Disseminating, as widely as possible throughout the state, the program and project materials.