Earthquake Preparedness Guide: How To Stay Safe and Survive

With the recent earthquakes in California it's clearer than ever that if you live near a fault line you should be prepared.

Fault lines crisscross the world, causing tens of thousands of earthquakes every year, but most are so small that they go unnoticed. It’s the powerful earthquakes that make headlines. And although rare, they can devastate communities and cause disruption to food, water and electricity supplies for weeks or even months. These earthquakes strike with little to no warning, so preparation is key to your family’s survival.

The United States has some of the best earthquake building standards and the quickest emergency response times in the world. But you are still responsible for ensuring the safety of your home and family during a disaster. By preparing an emergency survival kit, practicing how to get to safety during an earthquake, and getting ready to handle the disruption of food, water and electricity in the aftermath of a major seismic event, you protect yourself, your family, your home and your community.

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