Earthquake Safety Guides
These guides from the California Seismic Safety Commission help you understand earthquake risks, identify potential hazards, and take steps to protect your property and the people in it.
Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety
For single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes
Learn how to identify common risks in your home and take practical steps to reduce damage and improve safety.
What you’ll learn:
- How to check if your home is at risk from earthquakes
- Common structural issues like unbolted foundations and unreinforced walls
- How to strengthen your home through retrofitting
- Safety steps to protect your family before, during, and after an earthquake
- Buying and selling guidance, including disclosures and earthquake risks
Commercial Property Owner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety
For commercial buildings and residential buildings with 5 or more units
Understand the risks to your building, your tenants, and your business, and learn how to reduce potential damage and liability.
What you’ll learn:
- How to identify earthquake hazards that affect commercial buildings
- Structural risks such as unreinforced masonry, soft-story design, and older concrete construction
- Requirements for disclosure when buying or selling property
- Steps to strengthen your building and reduce financial risk
- Buying and selling guidance, including disclosures and earthquake risks
Guía de Seguridad Sísmica Para Propietorios de Propiedadas Comerciales
Not sure which guide to choose?
Most homes use the Homeowner’s Guide.
Multi-unit or commercial buildings use the Commercial Guide.