Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country

Description

The 7.1 Loma Prieta earthquake on October 17,1989, caused billions of dollars in damage, killed scores of people, and left at least ten thousand homeless. It is a fact that most of the large metropolitan areas in the West are situated on active faults that are potentially disastrous.Peace of Mind in Earthquake Countryis written for residents and homeowners in these areas explaining what they can do to survive the next inevitable quake, including the steps everyone should take before, during, and after a quake. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams,Peace of Mind in Earthquake Countryis the essential guide to earthquake preparedness.