The following are general guidelines for signs of earthquake damage
in residential buildings. Check your house carefully, paying
attention to:
- Brick chimneys (if there are cracks or loose bricks, stay away
from area where chimney could fall)
- Signs that house has moved off foundation
- Exposed beams that appear to have slid off supports
If you feel your building is
unsafe, vacate the premises and contact
a structural engineer (listed in the yellow pages of the phone book)
or call the Structural Engineers Association of Washington at (206)
682-6026 for a referral.
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