Cal OES Earthquake, Tsunami & Volcano Programs
Official resources and preparedness information for earthquakes from the California Governor"s Office.
Earthquake Preparedness - Los Angeles Fire Department
Official safety tips and preparedness handbook from the LAFD.
Earthquake Risk Information - IBHS
Resources from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety on understanding and mitigating earthquake risk.
How the Smart Family Survived a Tsunami (PDF)
Written especially for kids.
Make a Plan | Ready.gov
Official guidance from the U.S. government on how to make an emergency plan to protect your family and home.
Mental Health and Disaster Assistance - CalOES
Resources from the California Office of Emergency Services for coping with the mental and emotional impact of disasters.
Natural Hazards Review | ASCE Library
A professional journal from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) dedicated to the science and engineering of natural hazard mitigation.
OFB-EZ® (Open For Business-EZ) | IBHS
A business continuity planning toolkit from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety to help small businesses prepare for disasters.
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country
Northern California edition of the earthquake preparedness guide.
A handbook for earthquake safety in California, providing preparedness information. Available from the Earthquake Country Alliance.
Seismic Safety for New and Existing Schools - FEMA.gov
FEMA guidance and resources for ensuring the seismic safety of school buildings.
Simplified Seismic Assessment of Detached, Single-Family, Wood-Frame Dwellings (FEMA P-50)
A FEMA guide providing a simplified method for assessing the seismic vulnerability of wood-frame houses.
Strengthen Your House | California Earthquake Authority (CEA)
Learn about seismic retrofitting, how to brace and bolt your house, and other steps to strengthen your home against earthquake damage.
The HayWired Earthquake Scenario - U.S. Geological Survey
USGS publication forecasting the impacts of a hypothetical magnitude 7.0 earthquake on the Hayward Fault.
The Next Big Earthquake in Alaska may come sooner than you think!
Alaska Earthquake Information Center, UAF Geophysical Inst., USGS