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The cripple wall hiding the post-and-pier foundation of this wood framed house toppled when the house was shifted partially off its piers by an earthquake

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Is Your Home Protected From Earthquake Disaster? A Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquake Retrofit

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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

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IBHS

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Document from IBHS explaining how to inspect homes for earthquake preparedness and retrofit solutions for homes that have suffered structural damage as a result of earthquakes.

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