In Santa Clara County, almost everyone lives within a 10-mile radius of a major fault line - the San Andreas, Calaveras and Hayward Faults surround us.
Are you earthquake ready? Before an earthquake strikes, take steps to be prepared at home, at work and in your community.
- Securing our space by identifying hazards and securing moveable items such as furniture and other heavy objects to avoid injuries and damage.
- Planning to be safe by creating a disaster plan and deciding how you will communicate in an emergency. Where will you meet your family? How will you get to work? Do you know how to perform CPR or to use a fire extinguisher?
- Organizing disaster supplies by packing our Go Bags, an emergency supply kit for when we are required to evacuate immediately.
- Minimizing financial hardship by organizing important documents, strengthening our property, and considering insurance.
- Practicing “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” so that we know what to do when an earthquake strikes.
Improving safety after earthquakes by evacuating, helping the injured if possible, and being ready for aftershocks.
- Reconnecting and restoring by checking in with family, friends, and neighbors, repairing damage, and rebuilding your community.
- How will you receive emergency alerts and warnings?
Sign up for AlertSCC, the County of Santa Clara’s official emergency alert and notification system. Receive notifications to your landline, cell phone, and email. Sign up today at www.AlertSCC.org.
Remember, 9-1-1 is NOT an information line. Please do not call 9-1-1 to ask, "Was that an earthquake?" 9-1-1 is for police, fire and medical emergencies when immediate action is required.
Learn more about earthquake preparedness at www.PrepareSCC.org/Earthquake.
