A severe earthquake is one of the most frightening and destructive phenomena of nature and can strike suddenly at any time of the day or night. Earthquakes have the ability to cause extensive property damage as well as many deaths and injuries.
Although there is no way to guarantee safety during an earthquake, identifying and reducing potential hazards ahead of time can both save lives and significantly reduce property damage. We will check to see what needs to be bolted, latched, anchored, braced, or installed to keep your home, your valuables, and yourself as secure and safe as possible during an earthquake.
Statistics:
- FEMA estimates U.S. losses from earthquakes at $4.4 billion per year.
- Most of the property damage caused by earthquakes ends up being handled and paid for by the homeowner.
- It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world every year.
- Forty-five states and territories in the United States are at moderate to very high risk from earthquakes.
- An average of 100 damaging earthquakes occur throughout the world every year.
- Southern California is one of the highest hazard areas for earthquakes in the United States.
- All statistics from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Geological Survey, and other related sources.