When the Nisqually earthquake struck western Washington in 2001, brick chimneys in parts of West Seattle and Bremerton were left looking like so much straw after the Big Bad Wolf had gone huffing and ...

The Natural Hazards Commission is urging people to check their chimneys before the next earthquake - warning that unreinforced masonry structures can pose a serious risk. More than 15,000 toppled in ...

If your Southern California home is on the older side, there's a chance it might not stand up against the next big earthquake. Here are some of the vulnerabilities to watch out for and how ...

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