The Problem This hillside home was built on an unbraced tall wall that failed. Source: Office of Emergency Services Houses built on the sides of steep hills are often set […]

The Problem This unreinforced chimney fell during a recent earthquake. Source: Office of Emergency Services Many chimneys are built of unreinforced brick or stone. During an earthquake these can collapse […]

The Problem This is an unreinforced stone foundation. They typically fail during earthquakes. Source: California Seismic Safety Commission Unreinforced masonry—brick, concrete block, or stone—foundations often cannot resist earthquake shaking. They […]

The Problem Damage to a post-and-pier house. Source: California Seismic Safety Commission The outside of the house is supported by wood posts resting on unconnected concrete piers. Siding is often […]

The Problem Damage to home due to cripple wall failure. Source: Office of Emergency Services Wooden floors and stud walls are sometimes built on top of an exterior foundation to […]

The Problem This home wasn’t bolted and slid off its foundation. Sometimes the damage can be so bad that houses have to be demolished. Source: Office of Emergency Services Houses […]

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Plan to Be Safe by creating your emergency plan and deciding how you will communicate. Will everyone in your household do the right thing during the violent shaking of a […]

The Problem If a building has large windows, the glass may break when the ground shakes, especially if there are only narrow walls on each side of the windows. In […]