Emergency supplies (detailed below)

An emergency plan

A clear head

An afternoon to shop for emergency supplies and assemble them into a kit.

A few evenings to learn CPR, or basic first aid skills.

A half hour to form an emergency plan for the family.

2torial #0558: Learn2 Prepare for an Earthquake Whole lotta shakin' goin' on! If a serious earthquake occurs near your home, or where you're visiting, there's a good chance that you're not going to be able to shop, communicate or move about normally. If you and your family want to be as safe as possible, here's what you'll need to do before anything happens, during the earthquake, and during the aftermath. Before the Earthquake This 2torial will present some general strategies for preparing for earthquakes. Keep in mind that not all earthquakes are serious: a little ground shaking is a part of life in many regions, and nothing to worry about. The experience of a more serious earthquake, however, can be frightening and disorienting. For that reason it's important to be very familiar with safety procedures. That way, when the earthquake happens, you'll simply follow the procedures instead of panicking. Some prior planning and practice will help you stay calm: this factor more than any of the others will likely improve your situation. Step 1