Earthquake Tips & Resources
Expert guidance and trusted resources for earthquake preparedness, response, and recovery.
Before an Earthquake
- ✓Know two ways out of each room
- ✓Store water (1 gallon per person per day)
- ✓Keep shoes and flashlight by your bed
- ✓Practice "Drop, Cover, Hold On" monthly
- ✓Take a first aid course
During an Earthquake
- !Drop to hands and knees immediately
- !Take cover under sturdy desk or table
- !Hold on until shaking stops completely
- !Protect your head and neck at all costs
- !Expect shaking to stop within 1-2 minutes
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
Real-time earthquake data, seismic monitoring, hazard assessments, and scientific resources.
earthquake.usgs.govFEMA - Ready.gov
Federal emergency management guidance, preparedness planning, and disaster recovery resources.
ready.govCDC Emergency Preparedness
Health and medical preparedness guidance for earthquakes and natural disasters.
emergency.cdc.govAmerican Red Cross
Training, emergency services, disaster relief, and community preparedness programs.
redcross.orgNational Earthquake Information Center
USGS real-time earthquake information for the United States and worldwide.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakesFederal Emergency Management Agency
Disaster assistance programs, mitigation grants, and emergency response coordination.
fema.govSeismological Society of America
Professional organization advancing earthquake science and public education.
International Association of Seismology and Physics
Global seismic research and international cooperation network.
California Geological Survey
State geological hazard mapping and earthquake fault information.
ShakeCast by USGS
Automated earthquake impact assessment system for infrastructure.
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
Federal initiative for earthquake science research and mitigation.
USGS Earthquake Glossary
Comprehensive resource explaining earthquake terminology and concepts.
Emergency Numbers
Utility Company Emergency Numbers
Tip: Write down all emergency numbers and post them on your refrigerator. Teach family members to memorize the out-of-state contact person's number.
Financial Assistance
- • FEMA disaster assistance programs
- • Small Business Administration (SBA) loans
- • State emergency relief funds
- • Insurance claims assistance
- • Tax relief provisions
Support Services
- • Temporary housing assistance
- • Mental health counseling
- • Disaster case management
- • Community reconstruction programs
- • Volunteer support networks