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Before an Earthquake

BEFORE the next big earthquake (or other emergency) in your area, do whatever you can to get prepared so you will survive and recover quickly. These four steps each contain a basic set of recommended actions for how to get prepared at home or in the workplace.Many are free or low cost solutions.

Start with Step 1 by securing a potential danger in your home, something that is easy and fast to accomplish. For example, move a heavy object from a high location closer to the floor. This only will take a minute and will prevent the object from falling onto someone or causing damage. You don’t need to complete all of the actions in each step before beginning the next.

Step 1: Secure your space

Step 1: Secure your space

Secure your space by identifying hazards and securing moveable items.

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Step 2: Plan to be safe

Step 2: Plan to be safe

Plan to be safe by creating a disaster plan and deciding how you will communicate in an emergency.

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Step 3: Organize disaster supplies

Step 3: Organize disaster supplies

Organize disaster supplies in convenient locations.

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Step 4: Minimize financial hardship

Step 4: Minimize financial hardship

Minimize financial hardship by organizing important documents, strengthening your property, and considering insurance.

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You can complete one item a day, one a weekend, or one a month. Just remember that earthquakes strike without warning, so you want to get as many completed BEFORE the shaking starts. Soon you will be prepared to survive and recover!


The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety are provided courtesy of the Earthquake Country Alliance, a public-private-grass roots partnership managed by the Southern California Earthquake Center.  Seven Steps icons provided courtesy of the California Earthquake Authority.

What can you do?

There are many actions you can take to prepare and reduce the danger from earthquakes to yourself, your family, and others. Use the links below to find out more about what you can do before, during, and after an earthquake.

Earthquake Safety:

  • Before an Earthquake
    • Step 1: Secure Your Space
    • Step 2: Plan to be Safe
    • Step 3: Organize Disaster Supplies
    • Step 4: Minimize Financial Hardship
  • During an Earthquake
    • Step 5: Drop, Cover, and Hold on
    • Step 6: Improve Safety
  • After an Earthquake
    • Step 7: Reconnect and Recover
  • Are you 2 Weeks Ready?
  • Home Survival Kit
  • Personal Emergency Kit
  • Seismic Retrofit After a Flood

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