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Preparing For An Earthquake
For those people that live in areas prone to experiencing earthquakes, having a plan and an earthquake survival kit ready just in case is a great idea. Nobody wants to be caught after a disaster with no provisions. Watch our videos to learn how to make yourself well prepared in the event that an earthquake should happen. Better safe, than sorry!

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Mark Benthien-Director of Communication, Education, and Outreach, Southern California Earthquake Center
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Preparing For An Earthquake 
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  2. What are the key considerations when preparing for an earthquake? 
  3. How can I secure my home for an earthquake? 
  4. What is earthquake "retrofitting"? 
  5. How do I make my home's foundation more earthquake safe? 
  6. How do I make my refrigerator more earthquake safe? 
  7. How do I make my water heater more earthquake safe? 
  8. How do I make my cabinets more earthquake safe? 
  9. How do I make my television more earthquake safe? 
  10. Where are my home's utilities? 
Making An Earthquake Kit 
  1. Mark Benthien
  2. What tools should I have on hand in the event of an earthquake? 
  3. What are the essential elements of an earthquake disaster plan? 
  4. What is in a disaster supplies kit? 
  5. Why should I have extra cash on hand in the event of an earthquake? 
  6. What types of food and water should I have? 
  7. What earthquake supplies should I keep near my bed? 

Popular Questions

  • What are the key considerations when preparing for an earthquake?
  • What are the essential elements of an earthquake disaster plan?
  • What types of food and water should I have?
  • What earthquake supplies should I keep near my bed?
  • How do I file a claim with my insurance carrier after an earthquake?
  • What should I expect during an earthquake?
  • What should I do if I am driving during an earthquake?
  • What should I do if I am in a high-rise building during an earthquake?
  • What are the safest places inside during an earthquake?
  • Will standing under a door frame adequately protect me during an earthquake?
Earthquake Insurance 
  1. Mark Benthien
  2. What is earthquake insurance? 
  3. How do I purchase earthquake insurance? 
  4. How do I file a claim with my insurance carrier after an earthquake? 
In The Event Of An Earthquake 
  1. Mark Benthien
  2. What should I expect during an earthquake? 
  3. What should I do if I am indoors during an earthquake? 
  4. What furniture can I use to protect myself during an earthquake? 
  5. What should I do if I am outdoors during an earthquake? 
  6. What should I do if I am driving during an earthquake? 
  7. What should I do if I am in a crowded store during an earthquake? 
  8. What should I do if I am in a stadium or theater during an earthquake? 
  9. What should I do if I am in a high-rise building during an earthquake? 
  10. What should I do if I am in a subway during an earthquake? 
  11. What should I do if I am in bed during an earthquake? 
Surviving An Earthquake 
  1. Mark Benthien
  2. What is the "Drop, Cover, and Hold" method? 
  3. What are the safest places inside during an earthquake? 
  4. Will standing under a door frame adequately protect me during an earthquake? 
  5. What is the "triangle of life" earthquake shelter? 
  6. Is it safer to be indoors or outdoors during an earthquake? 

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