Internet Links - Earthquake Preparedness

Earthquake Basics
California Geological Survey
 
Includes shake maps, fault zones, information on recent and historic earthquakes, and more.
 
California Integrated Seismic Network
 

Earthquake news and information from a group of agencies.

 
Earthquake Country Southern California
  This web service provides information about what we should know about earthquake basics, why we should care about earthquakes in Southern California, and what we can do before earthquakes happen to prepare and protect ourselves and our belongings, and during and after to be safe and recover quickly.  Each section has a set of questions with links to online resources that provide answers.
 
USGS
 

Real-time Forecast of Earthquake Hazard in the Next 24 Hours.

 
Earthquake Preparedness
Earthquake Preparedness from the Southern California Gas Company
  Safety tips for before and after an earthquake, includes emergency supplies checklist.
 
Food and water
  Preparing an emergency supply.
 
Food and water
  Storage tips from FEMA.
 
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country
  Describes what to do before and after an earthquake, includes a preparedness checklist.
 
Together We Prepare
  From Riverside County's American Red Cross.
 
Recovering From an Earthquake
Heat Safety
  Avoid danger from high temperatures (disponible en Ingles y Español).
 
Power outages
  Safety tips to help you prepare for and cope with sudden loss of power. From the Centers for Disease Control.
 
When Disaster Strikes: Earthquakes
  From Southern California Edison.

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