Resources for Strengthening Your House & Getting Earthquake Ready
We have the resources to help you get started on strengthening your home today. And learn about other steps you can take for personal and family safety and preparedness.
Program ZIP Codes
Find out if your home is in a ZIP Code included in one of CRMP's retrofit programs.
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Find A Contractor
You can search for a contractor by ZIP Code and distance from you.
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Permit & Building Department Info
Learn about Permit & Building Department requirements.
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Do-it-Yourself Tips
Providing resources to help owner-builders understand allowable expenses and track owner-builder receipts.
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CRMP's Retrofit Glossary
Find common terms used in CRMP's Earthquake Brace + Bolt and Earthquake Soft-Story retrofit programs.
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Earthquake Retrofit and Preparedness FAQs
See frequently asked questions about earthquake retrofitting your home, and how to prepare for an earthquake.
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CRMP Blogs
Your source for earthquake retrofit info and preparedness tips to protect your home and family.
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Earthquake Preparedness
Learn how to help prepare your home and your family for a major earthquake.
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Access Detailed Planning Information
The following PDFs will help you get started on your home strengthening plans.
- Plan Set A (Northern California) (PDF)
- Standard Plan Set 1 (Southern California) (PDF)
- FEMA P-1100 (Vulnerability-Based Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of One- and Two-Family Dwellings) (PDF)
- California Existing Building Code Chapter A3
More Resources
Visit the websites below to learn more about steps you can take to help protect your family, home and finances, before the next damaging earthquake strikes.
County Building Officials Association of California
