Is Your Home Protected from Earthquake Disaster?: A Homeowners Guide to Earthquake Retrofit
by: Institute for Business and Home Safety Staf
Is Your Home Protected from Earthquake Disaster?: A Homeowners Guide to Earthquake Retrofit
By Institute for Business and Home Safety Staff
Publisher: Institute for Business & Home Safety
Publication Date: 1999-10-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1885312229
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781885312228
Prepared by the Institute for Business & Home Safety. The
Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is an initiative of the
insurance industry to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage,
economic losses and human suffering caused by natural disasters. IBHS
is a nonprofit research and communications organization committed to
institutionalizing natural disaster protection as a public value.
Is Your Home Protected From Earthquake Disaster: A Homeowners Guide To Earthquake Retrofit
Cover
Acknowledgments
Table Of Contents
Introduction
Earthquakes And Your Home
Earthquakes: What,
When, Where And Why
Measuring An Earthquake’s Size
What You Feel
And Why You Feel It
What Your Home
Experiences
What You Can Do
Nonstructural Retrofits
Bookcases
Necessary Tools And Materials
Cabinets And Drawers
Necessary Tools And Materials
Picture Frames And Bulletin Boards
Necessary Tools
And Materials
Ceiling Lights, Suspended Ceilings
And Hanging Fixtures
Necessary Tools
And Materials
Windows And Doors
Large Appliances
Necessary Tools
And Materials
Water Heaters
Necessary Tools
And Materials
Structural Retrofits
Foundation Systems
Floor Systems
Wall Systems
Roof Systems
Unreinforced Chimneys
Garages
Room Additions
Home Improvement Project List
Category $ (<$300)
Category $$ ($300-$1000)
Category $$$ (>$1000)
Before, During And After: Be Completely Prepared
Before An
Earthquake Strikes:
During An Earthquake:
After An Earthquake Strikes:
References
Additional Sources Of Information
Ibhs Member Companies
Checklist
Observation Recommendation Page
password: R20090824
http://rapidshare.com/files/270910173/_1885312229.rar
by: Institute for Business and Home Safety Staf
Is Your Home Protected from Earthquake Disaster?: A Homeowners Guide to Earthquake Retrofit
By Institute for Business and Home Safety Staff
Publisher: Institute for Business & Home Safety
Publication Date: 1999-10-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1885312229
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781885312228
Prepared by the Institute for Business & Home Safety. The
Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is an initiative of the
insurance industry to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage,
economic losses and human suffering caused by natural disasters. IBHS
is a nonprofit research and communications organization committed to
institutionalizing natural disaster protection as a public value.
Is Your Home Protected From Earthquake Disaster: A Homeowners Guide To Earthquake Retrofit
Cover
Acknowledgments
Table Of Contents
Introduction
Earthquakes And Your Home
Earthquakes: What,
When, Where And Why
Measuring An Earthquake’s Size
What You Feel
And Why You Feel It
What Your Home
Experiences
What You Can Do
Nonstructural Retrofits
Bookcases
Necessary Tools And Materials
Cabinets And Drawers
Necessary Tools And Materials
Picture Frames And Bulletin Boards
Necessary Tools
And Materials
Ceiling Lights, Suspended Ceilings
And Hanging Fixtures
Necessary Tools
And Materials
Windows And Doors
Large Appliances
Necessary Tools
And Materials
Water Heaters
Necessary Tools
And Materials
Structural Retrofits
Foundation Systems
Floor Systems
Wall Systems
Roof Systems
Unreinforced Chimneys
Garages
Room Additions
Home Improvement Project List
Category $ (<$300)
Category $$ ($300-$1000)
Category $$$ (>$1000)
Before, During And After: Be Completely Prepared
Before An
Earthquake Strikes:
During An Earthquake:
After An Earthquake Strikes:
References
Additional Sources Of Information
Ibhs Member Companies
Checklist
Observation Recommendation Page
password: R20090824
http://rapidshare.com/files/270910173/_1885312229.rar
