The use of seismic risk maps in the development of seismic risk reduction programs

Mapping seismic risk at the territorial scale is a key process in earthquake-prone countries since it allows to understand the spatial distribution of risk and its quantification in economic terms. Seismic risk maps can be used by governments to outline short-, mid- or long-terms risk mitigation and/or transfer actions. The present contribution aims to show how the seismic risk mapping framework detailed by the authors in a companion paper can be used to investigate the financial sustainability of national seismic risk reduction programs, focusing the attention on the specific case of the national residential building stock of Italy.