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Before an earthquake

• Assemble an emergency preparedness kit for home and your vehicle.
• Have a family emergency plan.
• Anchor heavy objects and potential falling hazards (bookcases, wall units, mirrors, cabinets, etc.). Suggestions on how to accomplish these activities can be found on our "Project List" section.
• Know emergency telephone numbers.
• Contact your insurance agent to review existing policies and to inquire about earthquake insurance.
• Sign up for Earthquake Notifications on the USGS site as well as learn about other products and services they offer.

During an earthquake

• Stay calm.
• "Drop, Cover, and Hold". DROP to the floor; take COVER under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture. If there isn’t a table or desk near you, seek cover against an interior wall and protect your head and neck with your arms. HOLD ON until the shaking stops.
• If outside: stand away from buildings, trees, telephone, and electrical lines.
• If on the road: drive away from underpasses and overpasses; stop in a safe area; stay in your vehicle.

After an earthquake

• Be prepared for aftershocks.
• Check for injuries and provide first aid.
• Do a safety check: check for gas, water, downed power lines and shortages. Turn off appropriate utilities, if you shut off the main gas valve do not turn it back on yourself. Wait for the gas company to check for leaks and make repairs.
• Check for damage.
• Turn on the radio and listen for instructions on safety or recovery actions.
• Use the telephone for emergencies only.
• When safe follow your family emergency plan.
• If you are able to, log onto the USGS site and fill out a “Did you feel it?” form.

For additional information on individual, family and community preparedness you may visit the following website:

• FEMA's "Are You Ready?"
• Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country
• Ready.gov
• Great Central U.S. ShakeOut
• DropCoverHoldOn.org
• Citizens Corps Programs

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Hay que prepararse ahora. Para mas información sobre cómo prepararse siga los enlaces que se encuentran al traves de nuestra pagina "Links".


For events and workshops that are earthquake and emergency management related you may visit the following websites: http://register.cusec.org/

Disclaimer: The suggestions and illustrations included in this website are intended to improve earthquake awareness and preparedness; however, they do not guarantee the safety of an individual or a structure. The writers, contributors, and sponsors do not assume liability for any injury, death, property damage, or other effect of an earthquake.