What this tool does
A checklist for preparing your home and household for an earthquake: securing the house, supplies and a plan.
How to use
- Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
- Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.
What this checklist covers
The list has 4 groups and 13 items.
- Secure your home (4 items): Anchor tall furniture to wall studs; Strap the water heater; Install cabinet latches and secure fragile items with museum putty; Secure TVs and heavy appliances
- Utilities (2 items): Label and learn the shutoffs for gas, water and electricity, and ask your utility when to use them; Keep a wrench near the gas shutoff if your utility advises it
- Supplies (4 items): Water and shelf-stable food for each person; First aid kit, headlamps, batteries and power banks; Shoes and a flashlight next to each bed; Cash and copies of key documents in a waterproof bag
- Plan (3 items): Practice Drop, Cover, Hold On; Choose two meeting points: one near home and one outside the neighborhood; Set an out-of-area contact person
Tip: Do the home fixes first, then supplies and the plan. Ticks are saved on this device.
Limitations
- This is a general list. It does not know your building, your region or your local risk.
- It does not replace official guidance or a professional's advice on securing a building.
- Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.
FAQs
- Q: How much water and food do I need?
- A: The list does not give amounts. Check the guidance from your local emergency agency for your household.
- Q: Are my ticks saved?
- A: Yes. Ticks are saved in your browser on this device and are not sent anywhere.
- Q: Is this a safety guide?
- A: No. It is a checklist of preparations. Follow your local emergency agency for how to act during and after a quake.
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