Infographic: Be Ready! Earthquakes

Check your chimney and roof and repair loose tiles and bricks.
Anchor items into the wall studs.
Secure bookcases and shelves.
Place heavy or large objects on lower shelves.
DROP to your hands and knees, COVER your head and neck, and HOLD ON to your shelter until shaking stops.
Know how to turn off your gas, electricity, and water.
Include important documents in your emergency kit.
Attach a valve wrench and label to your water line.
Secure water heater with a wide metal strap around the top attached to wall studs.
Stop quickly and safely, set the parking brake, and stay in the car until the shaking stops.
Stay away from utility poles, overhead wires, and under/overpasses.
Get down low and stay there until the shaking stops.
If you are outside, stay outside and move away from buildings, utility wires, sinkholes, and fuel and gas lines.