Links:
 Canadian National Earthquake Hazards Program - The goal of the National Earthquake Hazards Program is to
understand the causes of, and hazards associated with earthquakes in Canada. This program provides
input to the National Building Code of Canada, which provides engineering guidelines for construction
appropriate to the earthquake hazard of any given region.
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EQE Earthquake Home Preparedness Guide - EQE International provides an on-line study guide to help you prepare your home for an earthquake. It provides diagrams, specifications, and instructions for one- or two-story, wood-frame,
residential structures with cripple walls.
Special notes are included in the instructions; so you must read these notes to ensure that the application will fit your situation. The information contained in guide is general in nature and may not be appropriate under all circumstances.
(Added: 12-Nov-1998 Hits: 527)
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Global Earthquake Response Center - This site features the latest in earthquake information, detection, reporting and news from around the world. There are several sections to this site, including an extensive online catalog that allows you to order safety equipment to you, your family, and your possessions in times of need.
(Added: 22-Sep-1998 Hits: 523)
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Global Seismic Hazard Assessment Program (GSHAP) - This web site provides a comprehensive global seismic hazard map. The map uses color coding to designate earthquake hazard zones worldwide. Areas in dark red face the greatest risk. The site also provides detailed earthquake hazard maps and reports by region.
(Added: 16-Dec-1999 Hits: 391)
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Home Safety Earthquake Plan - This web page, maintained by the American Red Cross, provides earthquake preparedness information for the home. It asks the question, "Are You Ready for an Earthquake?" and provides info on what you can do to prepare for such an emergency.
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On Shaky Ground: Living with Earthquakes on the North Coast - This web page provides information on how to be prepared for an earthquake. It
contents include: When an earthquake strikes, What to do right now to prepare,
After an earthquake strikes, How to reduce earthquake damage, Tsunamis, Why
we have earthquakes on the North Coast, Potential earthquake hazard along the
North Coast, and Where to get more information.
(Added: 2-Sep-1998 Hits: 575)
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