The following resources are grouped into these three categories, although several apply to more than one.
Nonstructural measures are very cost-effective safety measures.
Many can be done yourself and are very inexpensive. Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage includes damage photos and fix-it diagrams for water heaters, fire extinguishers, light fixtures, shelving, file cabinets, computers, drawers and cabinet doors, wood stoves, and other miscellaneous furniture. Tell your family to keep away from them in quakes. The safest chimney is a modern lightweight non-masonry one. Community Preparedness Website Project - is a site supporting special needs and vulnerable populations.