Home Earthquake Preparedness Resources
A companion to Matt Springer's talk, Home Preparedness in Earthquake Country
This website offers additional information about preparations to take around the home to drastically reduce the chances of suffering injury or damage in an earthquake.
Matt's preparedness categories Crucial: Bed placement, emergency supplies Strongly recommended: ÒMazeÓ picture hooks, brace tall bookcases, secure stereos/computers, shelf lips Recommended: Quake-resistant cabinet latches, earthquake insurance Nice if possible: Secure in general, stick down loose objects |
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For a review of the basic strategies described in the talk, start with the "Basic Precautions" review. If you have attended one of these talks, you already have a basic idea of the preparations to take and can skip to the "Additional Resources" page, which shows additional real-life examples of solutions for items that are less straightforward to secure.
(Sorry, these may be maddeningly slow with a dial-up internet connection.)
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Emergency Supply kit checklist: Did you not catch everything on the list? Print it here.
More information: Where to get supplies and insurance, how to volunteer for neighborhood disaster response, general questions
Presentation schedule: Check here for an up-to-date schedule of my planned presentations at UCSF and branches of the SF Public Library
New: Streaming videos of the lecture are now accessible at two different sizes. They are not as useful as being there in person due to the small viewing size, but are a good resource.
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