Store water and food supply

Organize a 72-hour portable emergency kit.

Bolt down or provide strong support for appliances.

Consider earthquake insurance.

Keep a good pair of shoes and a flashlight near your bed.

Stay calm.

Inside: stay inside and find protection in a doorway, or crouch under a desk or  table, away from windows, glass, brick walls and chimneys.

Outside: stand away from buildings, trees, telephone and electric lines.

On the road: drive away from under-passes/over passes; stop in a safe area; stay in vehicle.

In an office building: stay next to a pillar or column, or under a heavy table or desk.

Check for injuries. Provide first aid.

Check for fires; gas, water, sewage breaks; downed electric lines; building damage and potential problems during after shocks, such as cracks around fireplace and foundation. Turn off interrupted utilities as necessary.

Clean up dangerous spills.

Wear shoes and leather gloves.

Tune radio to an emergency station and listen for instructions from public safety agencies.

Use the telephone only for emergencies.

As soon as possible, notify family that you are safe.

Do not use matches or open flames until you are sure there are no gas leaks.

Don’t turn light switches off and on. Sparks created by the switch contacts can ignite gas fumes.

In public buildings, follow evacuation procedures immediately and return only after the building has been declared safe by the appropriate authorities.

Know how, where, and when to turn off electricity, gas & water.

Take a first aid course.

Do not place mirrors or glass frames above beds.

Secure shelves and furniture that could fall over.

Plan and practice a family drill at least once a year.