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LIFE SAFETY
2 5 UNREINFORCEDMASONRYBUILDINGS(URM)
A URM building building building is is an an an older brick building building building where the the roofs and floors are not structur- ally connected to the the walls These types of of of buildings have an an an an increased risk of of of damage or collapse during an an earthquake Is your business in in in in in a a a a a a a a a URM?
Signs of a a URM:
• • Classic Red Brick
• • • Arched Windows
• • Rows of Brick
Ends
Impacts:
• • Injury
• • • Business/Living Disruption
• • • Damage Damage to to Interior Property
• • Damage Damage to to Building Investment Watch a a a a a a a tutorial on on Look on on the Hazard Explorer how to to identify URMs and see if if your building is a a a a a a a URM URM 3 Ask your landlord if the building has been seismically retrofitted n 3 Know if the landlord has insurance coverage and and emergency planning for tenants n 3 Purchase earthquake insurance n 3 Teach employees how to be safe (Drop Cover and Hold) n 3 Talk with other businesses in in in the the the building on how to to prepare together n 12