Answer
B. Check her building’s foundation to ensure it is resistant to shaking caused by moving tectonic plates
Explanation
In the efforts of preventing damage to the house, Emily should first evaluate the elements outside the house that are potential hazards. These could be trees, electricity poles and power lines next/connected to the structure. This step should be followed by making any necessary repairs to the house. Emily can inspect the walls, roofing and foundation to detect any potential weakness. The third step can be adding support to crippled walls, anchoring sill plates to the foundation and installing windows with round corners.
