In previous podcasts, we’ve explored publicly available tools that can help you learn about the earthquake hazard where you live. In this podcast, structural engineer Dan Sloat explains what earthquake shaking could do to your house or building, how you can discover your building’s vulnerabilities, and what you can do to reduce or prevent the damage.

Dan Sloat

Dan Sloat is an Associate structural engineer in the Seattle office of the engineering firm Degenkolb, where his work includes the seismic retrofit of buildings and designing tsunami vertical evacuation structures. He is also a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction committees on existing buildings and seismic design. (Degenkolb Bio)

Episode 10 transcript Link

Show Notes

• Earthquake Home Hazard Hunt poster (FEMA) PDF





• I Own a House in Earthquake Country digital brochure (English | Spanish)





• Earthquake Safety at Home, “Protect” chapter (FEMA) PDF





• Insure Against Earthquakes website





• Earthquake Country Alliance: Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety

Ready to Recover podcast #5: Retrofitting Before the Earthquake to Prevent Injury and Damage and Speed Recovery (link to webpage)