Earthquake Preparedness Tips - 2015 Edition

When preparing for earthquakes and other disasters, make sure to include family members with special needs like the elderly and people with disabilities.

What are the consequences of a Strong Earthquake? Your home may have some level of structural damage to foundations, cripple walls, anchorage of walls to the floor or roof, masonry chimney, and around the garage opening or large window openings if soft story conditions are met.

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Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills help people in homes, schools, and organizations worldwide improve preparedness and practice how to be safe during earthquakes. Register to participate in your state or country's drill at www.ShakeOut.org.

'In the winter of 1811-12, the central Mississippi Valley was struck by three of the most powerful earthquakes in U.S. history. Even today, this region has more earthquakes than any other part of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains.' The potential for the recurrence of large devastating...