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Federal Alliance for Safe Homes – FLASH

Learn how to determine your risk, prepare your family, learn about your building code, and identify ways to strengthen your home against earthquakes.

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National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program – NEHRP

NEHRP leads the federal government’s efforts to reduce the fatalities, injuries, and property losses caused by earthquakes.

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FEMA Ready

Ready is a National public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies and disasters.

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QuakeSmart Toolkit

Use the QuakeSmart Toolkit to take action to protect employees, protect customers, and help ensure business continuity.

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Videos

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How to Secure Hanging Artwork for an Earthquake 
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How to Prevent Post-Earthquake Fires 
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Protect Your Home from High Wind and Earthquakes 
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SFGovTV: Stay Safe 15: Bracing a Water Heater  
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Earthquake Preparedness Home Retrofit (Portland Permitting & Development) 
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Brick Chimneys (Portland Permitting & Development)
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SFGovTV: Stay Safe 14: Foundation Bolts & Plates 
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SFGovTV: Engineering Soft-Story Safety
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How to Secure Heavy Furniture for an Earthquake 
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Earthquake: Protect Your Contents, Secure Your Space 
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Blogs, Podcasts, & Publications

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Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage – A Practical Guide
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Buying a Home with Earthquake Risk in Mind
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Ready, Set, ShakeOut!
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Building Codes and Planning Can Create a Resilient Alaska
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Repair of Earthquake-Damaged Masonry Fireplace Chimneys
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Unreinforced Masonry (URM) Buildings: Seismic Retrofit
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Chimney and Fireplace House Hazards
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