The document outlines earthquake risks in the International District, emphasizing factors like ground composition and building construction that influence outcomes. It highlights historical building practices and their implications for earthquake resilience, noting that unreinforced masonry buildings are particularly vulnerable. Additionally, it provides preparedness tips, resources, and the importance of communication in disaster situations.

1. International District: Earthquake Risk June 2, 2008

2. Thank You Carol Dunn Emergency Services Department Community Disaster Education American Red Cross

3. Goals Learn About the Earthquake Risk to Our Area Factors that Influence Outcome: Ground Composition Building Construction Decisions and Preparation

4. The Earth is Like a Lava Lamp

5. Hot Cold

8. Faults Pressure Created Crumples in the Crust That are Weakness—as pressure builds, The Crumples are the easiest places to Release Pressure Builds and Creates Faults— Areas in the ground that crumpled and bent Once crumpled, the creases (faults) are where the ground is most likely to move again when pressure builds up enough.

9. Here’s where we know the earth has crumpled and creased in the Seattle area. There are also faults deep under ground that we can’t see.

10. The ground we walk on Soil Types Rock Rock/Water/etc

11. A lot of soil in Seattle is more similar to red dean pudding than rock—and when shaken, can act more like water that stone

12. Seattle pre-1889

13. Uninformed Decisions in 1889

14. Saw Dust Fill

15. Liquefaction Maps

16. The stories and histories that have grown with the International District are the stories of overcoming challenges, finding ways to support each other and creating and building lasting legacies

17. Hard earned success led to the demand for impressive buildings

18. Everyone was building bigger, Building stronger

19. Unfortunately: almost the worst building type for earthquake resistance 大丈夫能屈能伸 For Earthquakes: Buildings are like people—flexible is better

20. Best: low, wood --Bolted to Foundation

21. OK: Steel and reinforced concrete:

22. Bad for Quakes: Soft Structures

24. Worst for earthquakes Worst: Un-reinforced brick (recognized by levels of brick ends) Not very good: reinforced bricks (recognized when all bricks show their sides) Not very good: Retrofitted masonry (recognized by the added bolts) 5 out of 6 were damaged during the 2001 Nisqually Quake

25. Unreinforced Masonry

26. Options Retrofit Anchor masonry to wood Add Framing Still will be risks Rebuild Create a new safer building Lose character and feeling of history Relocate Currently located in one of the most dangerous parts of the city Lose character and history

27. On line Data Sources

28. Buildings that received funding for retrofitting in 2001 Historic Seattle Save the Buildings Fund Milwaukee and Alps Hotels Hong Kong Building Hip Sing Building The Bing Kung Building The Bush Hotel

29. Because of Jolt Be Sure to Bolt

30. Know what to expect— Do not run outside!

32. Be prepared for disruption

33. Stay Healthy 1 gallon per person per day for a min 3 days

34. Best: Non Perishable No need for heating Limited water

35. Stay healthy

36. Brrrrrr Maintain the right Body temperature

37. Information Important Documents

38. Get through debris

39. Coping Be aware that unusual events cause unusual and intense emotions Talk about your feelings Include Comfort Items in your supplies

40. Have a back up care plan

41. Not just for people

42. The challenges of family care providers are greater than almost any other group in our community- We need to help make connections

43. The ability to communicate is crucial Calls to another area may work when local calls don’t. Agree on an out of area contact. Text messaging may work Talking with her Out of area contact

44. 9-1-1 9-1-1 calls from pay phones are free. May be overwhelmed in a disaster Over 100 Languages: “ Fire, Mandarin/Cantonese/etc” “ Police, Mandarin/Cantonese/etc” Medical, Mandarin/Cantonese/etc” Stay on the line!

45. 211—Language Support American Red Cross: 206-323-2345 Information

46. AM 710 AM 1000 TV: 7 In English Puget Sound Area

47. Thank You For more information contact: Carol Dunn The American Red Cross Community Disaster Education Department [email_address] 206.709.4528 Language Bank: 206-323-2345