Secure heavy furniture, shelves, mirrors, and appliances to walls
Store heavy items on lower shelves
Keep breakable and hazardous items in closed cabinets or low storage
Identify safe spots in each room under sturdy furniture or against interior walls
Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On
Create a family emergency plan
Choose an out-of-area contact person
Teach everyone how to text during emergencies
Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, batteries, radio, first aid supplies, medications, and cash
Keep important documents in a waterproof, portable container
Know how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
Inspect your home for structural hazards
Reinforce chimneys, foundations, and cripple walls if needed
Keep shoes, a flashlight, and a whistle near your bed
Charge phones and backup power sources regularly
Learn local evacuation routes and shelter locations
Make plans for pets and livestock
Review earthquake insurance coverage
Participate in earthquake drills regularly
Keep vehicle fuel tanks at least half full
Store copies of emergency contacts in phones and on paper