We are saddened to learn of the destruction and loss of life caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti. We encourage donations to the charity of your choice to assist with the immediate relief effort. The Haitian fault that caused this earthquake shares many similarities with our own Hayward and San Andreas faults. While we have building codes and construction standards that have been revised and updated as our knowledge of earthquakes improves, many of our older houses are still vulnerable. Find out how to make your home safer.