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Watch Virtual Earthquake Damage
Sobering stuff to see! These guys have created the most amazing virtual videos showing damage happening at different quake intensities in homes, in stores, on streets and bridges, and to buildings in cities in the US and around the world:
Larry Guillot
QuakePrepare.com
510-292-6571
email: larry@quakeprepare.com
How I Learned To Stop Worrying … And Love
The Check Off List
You don’t eat the apple in one bite and you don’t prepare for a big earthquake with one project or one accomplishment. You make a list and take care of it one thing at a time. Try this:
- Have your retrofit checked. Will your house likely stay on the foundation in a major quake?
- Secure dangerous furniture/appliances/wall hangings with fasteners made for the job, not just what looks/sounds good.
- Get an automatic gas shutoff valve – a must for you, your neighbors, friends, family.
- Have an earthquake emergency kit in your vehicle(s), plus walking shoes.
We install automatic gas shutoff valves in the SF east bay for typically $315 – slightly higher in other nearby locations. Installation takes about 30-45 minutes, always done on Saturdays. We’ve installed over 4,800 valves in 19 years, and we use the Little Firefighter, state approved valve. If you already have one, good on you!
Email or call to make an appointment.
| Larry Guillot QuakePrepare.com 510-292-6571 email: larry@quakeprepare.com |
QuakeTip: WATER STORAGE MYTHS
| Here are just a few 1.Treat your water and then store it. Fact: Actually, if you use regular tap water, it’s already treated. 2. Stored water tastes bad. Fact: Stored water is merely lacking oxygen. You can get it back to tasting great simply by pouring it back and forth a couple of times between a couple of pitchers or glasses. This will infuse oxygen back into your water. 3. Boil your water for 10 minutes in order for it to be safe. Fact: You do not need to boil your water. 4. “I don’t need to drink a gallon of water a day!” Fact: One gallon/person/day is not just for drinking. Think: bathing, sanitation, cooking, cleaning, etc. Stay safe. |
| Larry Guillot QuakePrepare.com 510-292-6571 email: larry@quakeprepare.com |
Has Elvis Left the Building?
Just to illustrate that, although I’m a warner, I’m not a sourpuss, I’m giving you my song below, to the tune of “Are You Lonesome Tonight,” by Elvis:
Here’s the song:
“Are you shaking tonight? Did the quake hit tonight? Are you sorry
you didn’t prepare?
Does your memory stray to a bright sunny day, when your house
didn’t need much repair?
Are the things in your house now all over the floor? Do you know
Larry’s warnings were not just a bore?
If you’re starting to care, then wake up and prepare.
Tell me dear, are you shaking tonight?”
Make your home secure and your family safe.
Larry Guillot
QuakePrepare.com
510-292-6571
email: larry@quakeprepare.com
Earthquake Damage To Your Home
Worse Than a Damaged Home – No Home At All
After the Napa quake seven years ago, PG&E reported that they had over 200 reports of gas leaks A number of homes in Napa were destroyed by fire after this quake. THAT is the reason that everyone should have an automatic gas shut-off valve installed.
The Napa quake was a 6.0 – when the Hayward ruptures, it could be a 7.0. That would result in about 10 times more shaking and about 33 times more energy released
Already have an automatic gas shutoff valve? Good on you!
What about your neighborhood?
We have worked with dozens of neighborhoods over the past 16 years. Send me contact info for your neighborhood coordinator and I’ll take it from there. More homes with valves installed = safer neighborhood.
What about your kids, your parents, your friends, all those whom you care about?
We use the Little Firefighter valve, and we have now installed over 4,500 gas shutoff valves in the SF bay area. Most plumbers charge from $375 to $500. Our normal price is $295 – $325, depending upon area. Cheapest fire insurance around. Now is the time. Quakeprepare.com/quakevalves
Larry Guillot
510-292-6571
Email: larry@quakeprepare.com
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