General Links

Earthquakes - The American Red Cross' in-depth guide to earthquakes and planning for them.

Questions and Answers About Earthquakes - A thorough Q&A about earthquakes and faultlines in the Pacific Northwest area.

Putting Down Roots In Earthquake Country - A Southern California-centered guide to earthquakes and earthquake preparedness useful for anyone living in a quake-prone area.   Also available in PDF format

Retrofit Links

Home Retrofit & Free Retrofit Classes- Information from the City of Seattle about home retrofit and about free retrofit classes for homeowners, which are offered by the City every month.

Hiring Contractors for Home Retrofit -The City of Seattle's tips for hiring contractors.

Tips for Hiring a Contractor - The Department of Labor and Industries's pointers for making your experience with a contractor as pleasant as possible.

Retrofit Training Materials - Training materials for contractors and inspectors; excellent information about house understructures and the retrofit process.

Preparedness Links

Earthquake Preparation - The American Red Cross' basic overview of how to prepare yourself for a quake, and what to do during and after the disaster.

Family Disaster Planning - Detailed advice on creating a disaster plan for your family. Put together by the National Disaster Education Coalition, which includes the American Red Cross and FEMA. Also available as a PDF.

FEMA: Earthquake Information - The Federal Emergency Management Agencies's recommendations for earthquake preparedness before, during, and after an earthquake.

FEMA: Earthquake Mitigation How-To - FEMA details ways in which you can mitigate earthquake damage in specific areas of your home.

After a Disaster - The American Red Cross' general guidelines for keeping safe after a disaster, as well as disaster-specific information.

Earthquake Survival Guide - Tips on how to prepare for an earthquake and on what to do before, during and after the quake.

Is Your Family Prepared for an Earthquake? - A thorough outline of items to have on hand and preparations to make for a disaster.

Earthquake Checklist - A bare-bones checklist of things to have on hand at home in case of an earthquake.

Emergency Drinking Water - A thorough guide to preparing an emergency water supply, including detailed information about purifying water and identifying potential water sources. Prepared by North Carolina University.
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