Learn how to keep your home in one piece during an earthquake

When:May 11, 2013 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Where:Douglass-Truth Library, 2300 East Yesler Way, Seattle,WA 98122, USA news Screen shot 2013-05-05 at 11.08.12 AM Do you want your aging home to remain standing through the next big earthquake to hit Seattle? Then you might be very interested in attending this upcoming seminar at the Douglass-Truth Library organized by Seattle’s Office of Emergency Management: Earthquake Home Retrofit SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013, 11AM – 1:30PM Location:Douglas-Truth Branch Library 2300 E Yesler Way This two-hour class provides guidance on what homeowners can do to seismically secure their home (especially homes built prior to 1980) to its foundation. Information on the City’s permit process, techniques, tools needed, plan sets and other resources are provided. Class is designed for those considering doing the job themselves, as well as how to become an educated consumer on what to ask of anyone who may be hired to do the job. Instructors will extend class by 30 minutes for “Tech Talk,” to address more specific how-to questions. Class is free and open to adults. No children please.

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