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Be Prepared

Earthquakes can bring mild to violent shaking and can occur anytime, anywhere. These guides from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and the City of LA's Emergency Management Department can help you protect yourself, your family, and your property before,   during, and after an earthquake.

Resources

General Information

• Ready.gov's Earthquake Preparation Site
• FEMA's Earthquake Safety Checklist
• The Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN) Plan

For Homeowners

• Homebuilders' Guide to Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction (FEMA 232)
• Earthquake Home Hazard Hunt poster (FEMA 528)
• Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage—A Practical Guide, Fourth Edition (FEMA E-74)
• Protect Your Property from an Earthquake

For Teachers, Families, & Children

• Earthquake Information for Teachers and Kids
• What Every Child Care Provider Needs to Know
• Earthquake Safety Tips for Preparing Children
• Earthquake Safety Tips for Preparing Your Family
• Earthquake Safety Tips for Elderly People
• Earthquake Safety Tips for the Physically Challenged
• Earthquake Safety Tips for Pet Owners

For Businesses

• LA County's Economic Development Corporation's Planning for Business Operations After Earthquakes
• FEMA Emergency Preparedness for Business
• U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Planning Resources for Businesses