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.

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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