First priority for allocations of funds shall be given to projects located in seismic hazard zone 4, as defined and illustrated in Chapter 23 (commencing with Section 2301) of Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, and projects located in San Diego and Sacramento Counties. The office shall certify that the local government projects are needed for emergency response to a major earthquake.
Source:
Section 8878.103, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=8878.103..