"A Cascadia earthquake will happen," said the lead investigator. "How well we prepare will make all the difference in how well we bounce back." - John Bauer, Lead Investigator
Retrofitting pre-1979 homes can prevent much costlier quake damage
According to Janiele Maffei, a structural engineer and executive director of the California Residential Mitigation Program, “The solution is generally simple: add metal rods to attach the wooden house to the concrete foundation, and plywood “to add stiffness and strength to keep the house on its foundation.”
A Major Earthquake in the Pacific Northwest Looks Even Likelier
Found an interesting article and thought we would share.
“There is a 17 to 20 percent chance that northern Oregon will be hit by a magnitude-8 quake in the next 50 years.” - ROBINSON MEYER