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Seismic Safety

Seismically retrofit your building to keep yourself and our community safer in case of an earthquake.

If you own an unreinforced masonry or soft, weak, or open front building, you are required to retrofit your building. Other types of buildings may also benefit from retrofits to be better prepared for an earthquake. Find funding to help you pay for seismic retrofits, including grants, tax refunds, and loans. Prepare your business to reopen sooner following an earthquake with the Building Occupancy Resumption Program.

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Mandatory retrofits

Retrofit your building to be in line with City standards for earthquake safety

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Funding for seismic retrofits

Apply for grants and loans to help you pay for seismic retrofits

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Building Occupancy Resumption Program

Sign up to help your business resume operations quickly following a major disaster

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Apply by Nov. 29 for seismic retrofit grants

Seismic retrofits help prevent homes from sliding and collapsing during an earthquake. Get reimbursed for up to $3,000 of a seismic upgrade to your home, or get the full cost covered if you meet income qualifications.

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Practice for an earthquake on Oct. 20: “Drop, cover, and hold on” in shakeout earthquake drill

Earthquakes are an inevitable part of Berkeley's future. Acting now prepares Berkeleyans for the immediate impact of shaking. Being safe and prepared also helps everyone bounce back quickly from an earthquake's effects.

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Sign up for AC Alert to get official emergency information

Signing up for the City and county’s emergency alert system allows you to quickly get emergency information. Know your Zonehaven evacuation zone so that you’ll be able to act fast during emergencies.

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Apply by Dec. 9 for seismic retrofit grants – including full-cost rebates for low-income homeowners

$3,000 rebates available to all – plus additional funding for low-income households

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