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The Olympia - South Puget Sound Chapter of the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild provides leadership, education, and tools for sustainably transforming the built environment in the South Puget Sound region.

earthen plasterWelcome to the South Sound Chapter of the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild!

The South Sound Chapter has a new Calendar of Education Events, proudly presented by our new Board of Directors.

"We are excited to serve the members of the Guild in Thurston, Pierce, Lewis, and Mason counties.  We are reaching out to an extended group to re-engage and energize the South Sound EcoBuilding Community!"

- Steve Abercrombie, Board President

 

Earthquake Preparedness for Your Home


Thursday, June 23, 2016
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Eastside Urban Farm & Garden Center
2326 4TH Ave E, Olympia

6:00: Enjoy light refreshments and socialize
6:30: Program begins
$5.00 donation requested from non-guild members

Featuring a panel of local experts:

  • Mike Szramek, P.E. S.E., MC Squared Inc. Building and Utility Codes and Structure Readiness
  • Jeremy Van Orman-Ballantine, Worker-Owner, Northwest Construction Cooperative Building Content Readiness
  • Marilyn Zuckerman, Former Owner Zuckerman Funk Insurance, Earthquake Insurance

Moderated by Barb Scavezze, NWEBG

Is your home ready for the "Big One"?
A Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake will have severe, long-lasting shaking that could last nearly 6 minutes. Find out how you can prepare your home and its contents to reduce potential damage, and whether you should buy earthquake insurance.

  • What are the code requirements for securing a house to the foundation, and for securing water heaters, fuel tanks and wood burning stoves?
  • What can you do to make your house more resistant to damage during an earthquake?
  • How can you protect yourself from flying and falling objects during an earthquake?
  • How do you secure heavy furniture such as bookcases and dressers so they don’t fall on you?
  • Will the feds pay if we have a big earthquake?
  • Who should have earthquake insurance and what does it cover?

 

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Events Calendar

Find out about our upcoming meetings, classes and workshops.

New Projects

Codes Innovation Database
with Thurston Climate Action Team, Evergreen State College interns, and Thurston County Planning Department. More information...

 

General Chapter Inquiries

Email southsoundchapter@ecobuilding.org

facebook.com/groups/OlyVBC August 15-23, 2015! The OlyVBC is a year-long series of placemaking events that bring together neighbors in community, culminating next summer in a 10-day extravaganza of projects, workshops and celebrations.

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