Be Prepared
Earthquakes can bring mild to violent shaking and can occur anytime, anywhere. Visit the links below to help you protect yourself, your family, and your property before, during, and after an earthquake
Resources
General Information
- Ready.gov's Earthquake Preparation Site
- FEMA's Earthquake Safety Checklist
- The Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN) Plan
For Homeowners
- Homebuilders' Guide to Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction (FEMA 232)
- Earthquake Home Hazard Hunt poster (FEMA 528)
- Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage—A Practical Guide, Fourth Edition (FEMA E-74)
- Protect Your Property from an Earthquake
For Teachers, Families, & Children
- Earthquake Safety Tips for Preparing Children
- Earthquake Safety Tips for Preparing Your Family
- Earthquake Safety Tips for Elderly People
- Earthquake Safety Tips for the Physically Challenged
- Earthquake Safety Tips for Pet Owners
For Businesses