Help reduce damage caused during an earthquake. Learn to become an informed consumer or how to do a retrofit yourself. Retrofit experts will show how to assess your home's needs and how to use City of Seattle's pre-engineered home retrofit plans to permit and retrofit your home.Register early - class fills quickly! Register: Phinneycenter.org or […]
Prior to 1980, building codes did not require builders to secure houses to their foundations. This does not mean that every house built before 1980 is "unsecured", only that it was not a requirement. If your home is not properly secured, it may be at increased risk of "slipping" off the foundation during an earthquake. […]
When a large disaster happens, first responders and other city services may be overwhelmed. Transportation may be disrupted and communication may be difficult. It is vital that city residents are prepared to be self- sufficient during these times. Having knowledge of some key disaster skills is a crucial part of that preparedness effort. This workshop […]
