How to Prepare for an Earthquake

Making Your Room Safe

• Keep heavy or breakable things from over your bed or desk. Most injuries result from falling objects, not collapsing buildings.
• Place your bed and desk chair away from windows. If that isn’t possible, sleep with your head away from the window.
• Keep breakables secure in low cabinets.
• Secure your computer to the table with velcro-type fasteners
• Identify safe places in your room, such as under furniture, in an interior corner, in an interior hallway.
• Avoid windows, mirrors, and hanging objects.
• Keep exits clear
• Know where exits are located.
• Know where you will "Stop, Drop and Hold" during an earthquake