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How You Can Strengthen Your Home for the Next Big Earthquake in the Los Angeles Area?


City of Los Angeles (LA) Department Building Safety logoProduced by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building Safety, this booklet gives a homeowner illustrated guidance to securing the foundation of a house and reinforcing wood frame homes. Earthquakes in the Los Angeles area and their effects are described. References to codes and policies are included. (765kB)

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