Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country : How to Save Your Home and Life

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 Country" is 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 Country is the essential guide to earthquake preparedness.