Last week, local politicians, hospital administrators, non-profits, and concerned citizens came together to discuss the future of the Adventist Health Hospital in Fort Bragg. At issue is a law that requires hospitals to be capable by 2030, of surviving and providing care after an earthquake. Currently, the buildings that make up the coast hospital are compliant with current standards, but to meet the 2030 standards would cost upward of $30 million. If the state revises the requirement to apply only to emergency rooms and support facilities, the cost would greatly decrease. The meeting was organized by the Coast Democratic Club of Mendocino in order to begin the exploration of the options available.