Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond 2010

ESER 2010, a $412.3 million General Obligation bond, was approved by voters in June 2010. The first of a comprehensive bond program, ESER 2010 spearheaded the City's efforts to enhance safety and emergency response by ensuring that police and fire facilities and infrastructure remain uncompromised in the event of an earthquake or other major disaster.

With the overwhelming support from voters, the passage the ESER 2010 allowed San Francisco to start the much-needed process of safeguarding our communities. By upgrading and replacing critical buildings and infrastructure, in addition to constructing new facilities, San Francisco has put itself on the right track to be able to protect those who work, live and visit the City during times of crisis.

Repairing the City’s Emergency Firefighting Water System.

ESER 2010 funded the construction of approximately 30 cisterns, enhancements to underground pipelines and tunnels and improvements to the City's pump stations, water tanks and reservoirs. Learn more.

Constructing a new Public Safety Building.

ESER 2010 funded the construction of the Public Safety Building, which houses the San Francisco Police Department headquarters, Southern Police Station and Fire Station No. 4. Learn more.

Seismically upgrading neighborhood fire houses.

ESER 2010 made improvements to 23 of the City's 42 fire stations, ranging from focus scope upgrades, to comprehensive renovations and total seismic replacements. Learn more.

What is the ESER bond program?

Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response (ESER) is San Francisco's bond program to strategically address critical public safety needs in the City. The program identifies seismic improvements and upgrades to City-owned facilities that are needed to help safeguard San Francisco. Learn more here.