How To Prepare for an Earthquake Below are six steps you can take to make sure you are as prepared as possible for a potential earthquake. 1. Create an Earthquake Emergency Kit First, you should ...

Local agencies recommend having a plan for what to do before, during and after an earthquake. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California on Monday, rattling items off shelves and walls.

But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan. If you’re on public transport: Follow the same guidelines ...