Earthquakes
 Nonstructural Mitigation

    Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning. Identifying potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake.

    Mitigation includes any activities that prevent an emergency, reduce the chance of an emergency happening, or lessen the damaging effects of unavoidable emergencies. Investing in preventive mitigation steps now such as repairing deep plaster cracks in ceilings and foundations, anchoring overhead lighting fixtures to the ceiling and following local seismic building standards, will help reduce the impact of earthquakes in the future.

    Things you can do BEFORE an earthquake occurs to lessen its impact on lives and property.

    Projects for Home and the Workplace
    Preparing your home or business in advance  may minimize the amount of nonstructural damage you experience.

Select a link, or click on a photo to the right, to see examples of projects that can be completed in preparation of an earthquake.

Project Suppliers, Tools, and Costs

Project materials are available at your local building supply company, and several Internet sites.

    We recommend you contact your supplier to determine material cost, and tools required to complete each project.  Local contractors can provide labor cost estimates.

    For questions or additional information, call 360.875.9340 or email sfritts@co.pacific.wa.us.

    Stephanie Fritts, Director

       



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