Check out our partnership with Disasters Expo USA, Sept.5&6 at the LA Convention Center! The event will emphasize earthquake preparation, response, and recovery. Learn more at DisasterExpoCalifornia.com. Use the promo code: ECA100 or the link for free tickets:tinyurl.com/4ahjwhtx

Our Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety: Your Action Plan worksheet allows you to record your plans for how you will fulfill each step! It is available in 16 languages at EarthquakeCountry.org/languages. #earthquake #emergencypreparedness

📔It’s back-to-school time! California Governor's Office of Emergency Services offers free disaster preparedness curriculum and classroom materials through the #PreparednessAmbassadorsProgram. ✏️Teachers, don’t let your let your students miss out on this interactive learning opportunity! Visit ➡️wp.me/pd8T7h-9uZ

"The farther it goes, the longer [the earthquake] lasts, and the more energy that's released. So the longer the fault, the bigger the #earthquake," explains seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones, a researcher at Caltech and former seismologist with the USGS. 🔗bbc.com/future/article…

Learn facts that provide context in our Key Facts for the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety document. The document is available to read in 16 languages! View the document at EarthquakeCountry.org/languages. #earthquake #emergencypreparedness

Your Action Plan for the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety provides simple advice for each step with space for noting your plans. This document is translated into 16 languages! Access the document at EarthquakeCountry.org/languages. #earthquake #emergencypreparedness

Are there objects nearby that could become hazards during an earthquake? #Step1 of the #SevenSteps to #earthquake #safety is to reduce injury or damage by securing movable items. See EarthquakeCountry.org/step1 for guides on securing furniture and other objects. Earthquake Country Alliance @FEMA

El #Paso1 de los #SietePasos para la #seguridad ante un #terremoto es reducir las heridas o daños al sujetar los objetos que se pueden mover. Visite Terremotos.org/paso1 para obtener una guía sobre cómo asegurar muebles, televisores, refrigeradores y mucho más. Earthquake Country Alliance FEMA

Our Step 1 Secure Your Space worksheet can help you record the details of how and where you will secure items so they won’t fall during earthquakes. It is available to read in 16 languages and can be accessed at EarthquakeCountry.org/languages. #earthquake #SevenSteps Earthquake Country Alliance @FEMA

To prevent any unwanted damage or injuries, view ECA’s “Step 1: Secure Your Space” document with detailed diagrams to help secure items within your living space. Visit EarthquakeCountry.org/languages to download the document in 16 languages! #earthquake #SevenSteps California Governor's Office of Emergency Services @FEMA Statewide California Earthquake Center

The objects in your cabinets can fall or fly through the air during an earthquake, becoming hazards for injury or damages. As part of #Step1 of the #SevenSteps to #earthquake #safety, learn how to secure your cabinet doors at EarthquakeCountry.org/step1/cabinets. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services @FEMA Statewide California Earthquake Center

Hanging objects can fall or fly through the air during an earthquake, posing threats to your safety and your property. As part of #Step1 of the #SevenSteps to #earthquake #safety, learn how to secure your hanging objects at EarthquakeCountry.org/step1/hangingo…. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services @FEMA Statewide California Earthquake Center

During an earthquake, a refrigerator can injure you by tipping or moving and can spill their contents. As part of #Step1 of the #SevenSteps to #earthquake #safety, learn how to secure your refrigerator at EarthquakeCountry.org/step1/refriger…. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services @FEMA Statewide California Earthquake Center

Small objects can have big impact. During an earthquake, they can fall or fly through the air, causing injury or damage. As part of #Step1 of the #SevenSteps to #earthquake #safety, learn how to secure your small objects at EarthquakeCountry.org/step1/objects. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services @FEMA Statewide California Earthquake Center

During strong shaking, storage racks can slide or overturn. Secure your storage racks to reduce the risk of injury or damage. As part of #Step1 of the #SevenSteps to #earthquake #safety, learn how to secure your storage racks at EarthquakeCountry.org/step1/storager…. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services @FEMA Statewide California Earthquake Center

Tall objects can fall over during an earthquake, causing damage and injuries, and possibly blocking exits. As part of #Step1 of the #SevenSteps to #earthquake #safety, learn how to use flexible fasteners to secure tall objects at EarthquakeCountry.org/step1/bookcases. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services @FEMA Statewide California Earthquake Center

Televisions and other electronics are heavy, costly to replace, and can fall during earthquakes. As part of #Step1 of the #SevenSteps to #earthquake #safety, learn how to secure your television with straps and mounting kits at EarthquakeCountry.org/step1/televisi…. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services @FEMA Statewide California Earthquake Center

California Geological Survey's Sr. Engineering Geologist Brian Olson recently spoke to a full house Earthquake Country Alliance's SoCal meeting in Chino on the #Ridgecrest science response & presented useful findings from both CGS & USGS Earthquakes. conservation.ca.gov/cgs/sh

Water heaters can fall over during earthquakes, causing gas leaks, water leaks, and fires. As part of #Step1 of the #SevenSteps to #earthquake #safety, learn how to secure your water heater to prevent hazards during an earthquake at EarthquakeCountry.org/step1/waterhea…. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services @FEMA Statewide California Earthquake Center

SCEC and Earthquake Country Alliance are partnering with Disasters Expo USA! Come for seminars, an exhibition hall, and like-minded professionals. Visit the all-day ECA Symposium on 9/5 featuring stories of quake heroes and lessons for today. Register here for free tickets! tinyurl.com/mv2asszk