When an Earthquake Strikes, Will Your Family Be Ready? Take Time During California Earthquake Preparedness Month to Shake-Proof Your Home and Business

Key Facts

After 23 years of studying the science and impacts of earthquakes, Megan Stanton knows two important facts every Californian should remember - there will be strong earthquakes every year, and there are ways to prepare in advance to keep you and your family safe.
The key to remember is that we can't predict when or where those earthquakes will happen, so it's important to prepare now," said Stanton, a Geosciences Expert for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).
To keep you and your family safe, take these steps now: * Take the Federal Emergency Management Agency Home Hazard Hunt to identify hazards in your home such as heavy furniture that may fall during a quake.
- Create a disaster plan for your family and decide how you will communicate at the first sign of an earthquake, tsunami, or other emergency.