PROTECT YOURSELF
No one can predict when or where an earthquake will strike, but you and
your family can be prepared before the next big one hits. The following
earthquake preparation tips take a few hours to create a plan and
organize supplies that will keep you safer.
Step 1: Secure Your
Space
Secure your space by identifying
hazards and securing moveable
items.
Step 2: Plan to be
Safe
Plan to be safe by creating a
disaster plan and deciding how
you will communicate in an
emergency.
Step 3: Organize
Disaster Supplies
Organize disaster supplies in
convenient locations
Step 4: Minimize Financial
Hardship
Minimize financial hardship by organizing
important documents, strengthening your
property, and considering insurance.
Step 5: Drop, Cover, and
Hold On
Drop, cover, and hold on when the earth
shakes.
Step 6: Improve
Safety
Improve safety after earthquakes by
evacuating if necessary, helping the
injured, and preventing further
damage.
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