As a homeowner, you can significantly reduce damage to your home by fixing a number of known and common weaknesses.

This Booklet is designed to assist you in filling out the Residential Earthquake Hazards Report (See page 47) when you sell your home.

This booklet is also a good start to begin strengthening your home against earthquake damage.

It describes:

There are no guarantees of safety during earthquakes, but properly constructed and strengthened homes are far less likely to collapse or be damaged during earthquakes. The California Seismic Safety Commission advises you to act on the suggestions outlined in this booklet and make yourself, your family, and your home safer.

• Common weaknesses that can result in your home being damaged by earthquakes, and
• Steps you can take to correct these weaknesses.

There are no guarantees of safety during earthquakes, but properly constructed and strengthened homes are far less likely to collapse or be damaged during earthquakes. The California Seismic Safety Commission advises you to act on the suggestions outlined in this booklet and make yourself, your family, and your home safer.