Earthquake Evaluation Checklist

Depending on the seismic intensity and building design, different components of a building may suffer damage. The Earthquake Evaluation Checklist app helps users to perform a damage evaluation and assessment to determine if a building or area surrounding a building is safe. The app notes two types of issues - critical life safety issues, and less serious issues. For example, in the event of a fire, or if the smell of natural gas is noted, the fire department should be called immediately. If a visual inspection of a building reveals water leaks, loose light fixtures, or broken plaster, the user should make a determination based on the evaluation and damage assessment as to whether the building is safe to re-enter.