Earthquake Preparedness
Earthquakes are commonplace in our region and each one is a chilling reminder of the looming threat of a major earthquake. Predictions are that in the next 30 years, the Bay Area has a 72% chance of experiencing a magnitude 6.7 quake and a chilling 20% chance of experiencing a catastrophic 7.5 magnitude earthquake.
All residents of the Bay Area — no matter in which city they reside — should be at the highest level of earthquake preparedness. Regrettably, few Californians have access to earthquake insurance and many do not have an individual emergency plan. Establishing a preparedness plan and preparing an earthquake kit is a good place to start. The resources listed below can help you get started. Proactive measures taken today might save lives tomorrow.
Source: https://www.dailycal.org/2021/07/01/is-the-bay-area-region-ready-for-the-big-one/
Christmas Tree Hill is situated near a major fault line, the San Andreas fault, making preparedness all the more important.
All residents of the Bay Area — no matter in which city they reside — should be at the highest level of earthquake preparedness. Regrettably, few Californians have access to earthquake insurance and many do not have an individual emergency plan. Establishing a preparedness plan and preparing an earthquake kit is a good place to start. The resources listed below can help you get started. Proactive measures taken today might save lives tomorrow.
Source: https://www.dailycal.org/2021/07/01/is-the-bay-area-region-ready-for-the-big-one/
Christmas Tree Hill is situated near a major fault line, the San Andreas fault, making preparedness all the more important.
Your Life Could Change Unexpectedly in the Next Quake – so don’t delay, start planning today!Where will your family be?
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Will you have medical services?
- The 911 emergency system will likely be overloaded.
- Hospitals and other medical facilities may be damaged.
- Emergency rooms and trauma centers may be overwhelmed.
- Assisted living, critical care, and other health services such as dialysis may not be operational.
- Road damage and closures may restrict your ability to travel by car.
- Public transportation, including buses, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), ferries, and airports may experience closures or interruptions in service.
- Commute times may be dramatically increased.
- Your home may be damaged and unsafe to live in.
- Your personal property may be damaged or destroyed.
- Construction materials and labor for repairs will be in limited supply and costs will increase.
- Rebuilding scams may be common.
- Availability of rental housing may be limited due to damage and high demand.
- Water may be in short supply.
- Natural gas and electric power may be out for days or weeks.
- Garbage and sewage services may be interrupted.
- Telephone, Internet, cell phone, and wireless communications may be overloaded or unavailable.
- Mail service may be disrupted or delayed.
- Gasoline may be in short supply, and rationing may be necessary.
- Bank operations may be disrupted, limiting access to cash, ATMs, or online banking.
- Grocery, drug, and other retail stores may be closed or unable to restock shelves.
Earthquake Preparedness Resources
Download the MyShake app to help researchers study, analyze and predict future quakes: https://myshake.berkeley.edu
Protecting Your Family from Earthquakes—The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety. Part of the Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country Series.
This handbook is a multilingual, abridged version of Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country. It is available in two editions: English and Spanish; and English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean. It is provided here because of the importance of preparing for earthquakes before they happen. Experts say it is very likely there will be a damaging San Francisco Bay Area earthquake in the next 30 years and that it will strike without warning. It may be hard to find the supplies and services we need after this earthquake. You will need to provide for your family until help arrives. To keep our loved ones and our community safe, we must prepare now. More information is available online: Español and English | Asian Languages | Download (PDF, 2.1 MB): Español and English I Asian Languages
This handbook is a multilingual, abridged version of Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country. It is available in two editions: English and Spanish; and English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean. It is provided here because of the importance of preparing for earthquakes before they happen. Experts say it is very likely there will be a damaging San Francisco Bay Area earthquake in the next 30 years and that it will strike without warning. It may be hard to find the supplies and services we need after this earthquake. You will need to provide for your family until help arrives. To keep our loved ones and our community safe, we must prepare now. More information is available online: Español and English | Asian Languages | Download (PDF, 2.1 MB): Español and English I Asian Languages
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country: Your Handbook for the San Francisco Bay Region
This handbook provides information about the threat posed by earthquakes in the San Francisco Bay region and explains how you can prepare for, survive, and recover from these inevitable events. If you live or work in the region, you need to know why you should be concerned with earthquakes, what you can expect during and after a quake, and what you need to do beforehand to be safe and reduce damage. Read Online I Download (PDF)
Source: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/
This handbook provides information about the threat posed by earthquakes in the San Francisco Bay region and explains how you can prepare for, survive, and recover from these inevitable events. If you live or work in the region, you need to know why you should be concerned with earthquakes, what you can expect during and after a quake, and what you need to do beforehand to be safe and reduce damage. Read Online I Download (PDF)
Source: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/
Red Cross Earthquake Safety Checklist
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See Also
- Resource supplement for "Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country" & “Protecting Your Family From Earthquakes”. Additional resources pertinent to our general interest publications about the threat posed by earthquakes in the San Francisco Bay region.
- “Earthquake Science Explained”. A Series of ten short articles for students, teachers, and families.
- The quakeinfo.org site is designed to help you to identify potential hazards in the home, and recommends methods for fixing them.
- More USGS preparedness and response information.
- See www.ready.gov/kit for information about building a disaster supplies kit.