How an Earthquake can Damage Your Home

Your home is your safe space, but if you live in an earthquake-prone area like Seattle or Los Angeles, you could one day suffer costly and dangerous damage that could threaten your safe-haven. By recognizing clues, you’ll be able to identify hidden structural damage to your home and property caused by earthquakes. Unfortunately, plumbing and pipe connections are very susceptible to harm caused by violent seismic shaking, and broken pipes can quickly lead to expensive water damage too. Thankfully, you don’t have to be a seismologist to understand the impact earthquakes have on homes. Just refer to our handy infographic for insight into how your property may be affected.