Brace for the Shake
Earthquakes can strike without warning. Watch this video to learn how to protect your contents and secure your space.
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Many mitigation measures have been proven to reduce the risk of damage to your home from earthquakes. Learn about the top earthquake-resilient upgrades and low-cost things you can do to prepare.
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EARTHQUAKE Risks
Use the resources to prepare your family, home and business for earthquakes.
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NEHRP Partners
The Earthquake Brace + Bolt Retrofit
In an Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) seismic retrofit, the foundation is “bolted” to the frame of the house, and when there are walls called “cripple walls” in the crawl space under the house, they are “braced” with plywood. This helps prevent the house from sliding or toppling off of its foundation during an earthquake. An EBB seismic retrofit is only done on wood-framed, pre-1980 homes with a raised foundation.
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Earthquake Engineering Research Institute – EERI
EERI is a national nonprofit organization that brings together scientists, engineers, architects, emergency managers, public officials, and others who work to reduce the risks and impacts of earthquakes.
Learn More Central United States Earthquake Consortium – CUSEC
CUSEC helps people understand the dangers of earthquakes in the Midwest and South—places like Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, and surrounding states—and brings communities together to build stronger, safer places to live and work. From public awareness campaigns to emergency response planning, CUSEC is a trusted resource for earthquake safety in the heart of America.
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Statewide California Earthquake Center – SCEC
SCEC brings together top scientists, engineers, and emergency experts to understand how earthquakes work, where they’re most likely to strike, and what we can do to reduce their impact. They also provide tools, maps, and education to help individuals, schools, and communities stay informed and ready.
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