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Earthquakes
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Surviving an earthquake and reducing its health impact requires preparation, planning, and practice.
Far in advance, you can gather emergency supplies, identify and reduce possible hazards in your home, and practice what to do during and after an earthquake.
Learning what actions to take can help you and your family to remain safe and healthy in the event of an earthquake. In most situations, you will reduce your chance of injury from falling objects (and even building collapse) if you immediately find an area next to an object of substance where there will be a void created if walls collapse, and cover your head. Example
Before an Earthquake
During an Earthquake
After an Earthquake
Additional Resources
- People with Special Needs
- PSAs and Podcasts
- Earthquake Country Alliance
- Information for Clinicians
- Play “Beat the Quake”
Health and Safety Concerns for All Disasters
Illnesses, injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning, animals & insects, food, water, cleanup, mold, environmental concerns, and coping with a disaster.Learn more.
Be Ready! Earthquakes
This infographic includes important tips on being ready before and during an earthquake.

Be Ready! Earthquakes