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Webpage for the United States Geological Survey for the Department of the Interior.
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Webpage describing when and how to safely turn off the natural gas to the home during an emergency.
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An informational guide established to educate the public on seismic shut-off valves and how to avoid fires following an earthquake.
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Webpage with certification requirements for excess flow and earthquake valves from California's Division of the State Architect (DSA).
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Video from nwnaturalgas outlining basic information about earthquake shutoff valves.
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Website describing what to do for safety in an earthquake and other types of disasters.
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Video showing how to properly secure a water heater in earthquake zones.
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Newsletter containing five articles focused on seismic retrofitting.
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Website containing USGS-related publications related to natural hazards.
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Video explaining what a seismic shutoff valve is, how it works, and the importance of installing one in hurricane-prone areas.
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Video from KGW News on the importance of being prepared for a seismic event by installing a gas shut-off valve on your home.
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Webpage describing what excess flow valves are, how they work, and the installation process.
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Utility webpage describing the monetary costs associated with excess flow valves for TECO in Florida.
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Video explaining six things homeowners and renters can do to prepare for a natural disaster.
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Video from Little Firefighter showing how to reset an emergency gas shutoff valve.
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Presentation describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more earthquake resistant.
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Video from Bay Area Retrofit showing homes from many countries reacting to seismic forces.
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Webpage providing maps and information to assess the particular hazards and risks for an area.
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Webpage providing earthquake safety tips including proactive home structure and utility action items.
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Website providing links to building codes, seismic codes, code enforcement, safe buildings, and seismic retrofitting.
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Report identifying codes and standards that embody the concepts of resiliency.
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A brochure educating homeowners on how to protect their home during seismic events.
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Video showing the use of structural screw hurricane ties and connectors to improve the home’s resistance to hurricane force winds and earthquakes, from a house framer’s perspective.
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Video showing how to design high-wind-resistant foundations according to FLASH Strong Home guidelines.
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Website providing links to scalable guidance and tools about the importance of earthquake mitiation to the private sector, its owners, managers, and employees.
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Website providing an introduction to the concepts and principles of seismic design.
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Article describing dozens of ideas on how to retrofit a home so it is more earthquake ready.