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Abstract
This study examined the relationships of self-reported adoption of 12 seismic hazard
adjustments (pre-impact actions to reduce danger to persons and property) with respondents'
demographic characteristics, perceived risk, perceived hazard knowledge, perceived
protection responsibility, and perceived attributes of the hazard adjustments. Consistent
with theoretical predictions, perceived attributes of the hazard adjustments differentiated
among the adjustments and had stronger correlations with adoption than any of the
other predictors. These results identify the adjustments and attributes that emergency
managers should address to have the greatest impact on improving household adjustment
to earthquake hazard.