EARTHQUAKES ARE INEVITABLE IN CALIFORNIA.
They can occur at any time and without warning. They can be extremely destructive and even deadly.
As a current or future owner of a home*, you should be aware of the risks—potentially considerable and catastrophic—that earthquakes pose to your property and to the safety of you and your family.
THIS GUIDE is designed to help you prevent injuries, save lives, and avoid costly property damage from earthquakes. It provides information on:
- The most common earthquake-related hazards that can damage homes
- How to find and then fix the potential structural risks in a home
- How to find more information on earthquake safety
If you sell your home, this Guide also will help you meet your requirements under California law.
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 Guide and make yourself, your family, and your home safer.
