general links General links to more information on earthquakes and earthquake safety. Seattle's Project Impact — The City of Seattle's disaster preparedness department. Learn about ongoing events, Project Impact's regular classes in retrofit for homeowners, and tips for being better prepared for an earthquake. Earthquakes — The American Red Cross' in-depth guide to earthquakes and planning for them. Questions and Answers About Earthquakes — A thorough Q&A about earthquakes and faultlines in the Pacific Northwest area. Putting Down Roots In Earthquake Country — A Southern California-centered guide to earthquakes and earthquake preparedness useful for anyone living in a quake-prone area.   Also available in PDF format retrofit links Links dealing specifically with retrofit. Home Retrofit — A resource put together by Seattle's Project Impact for anyone interested in having their home retrofit. Retrofit Classes — Information on Project Impact's classes in retrofit for Northwest homeowners. Retrofit Financing — Some information on financial resources for homeowners considering retrofit. Look under "Home Retrofit Accomplishments." Tips for Hiring a Contractor — The Department of Labor and Industries's pointers for making your experience with a contractor as pleasant as possible. Retrofit Training Materials — Training materials for contractors and inspectors; excellent information about house understructures and the retrofit process. Project Impact's Retrofit Resources - More how-to information for home retrofit. preparedness links Links to pages devoted to earthquake preparedness and during-quake safety tips. Earthquake Preparation — The American Red Cross' basic overview of how to prepare yourself for a quake, and its tips for afterwards. FEMA: Earthquake Information — The Federal Emergency Management Agencies's recommendations for earthquake preparedness before, during, and after an earthquake. FEMA: Earthquake Mitigation How-To — FEMA details ways to help mitigate earthquake damage in specific areas of the home. After a Disaster — The American Red Cross' general guidelines for keeping safe in the aftermath of a disaster, as well as disaster-specific information. Is Your Family Prepared for an Earthquake? — A thorough outline of items to have on hand and preparations to make for a disaster. Earthquake Checklist — A bare-bones checklist of things to have on hand at home in case of an earthquake.