Useful Web Sites That Supplement “Putting Down Roots In Earthquake Country—Your Handbook for the San Francisco Bay Region”

and “Protecting Your Family From Earthquakes—The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety”

What would an earthquake do in my neighborhood? Association of Bay Area Governments
ShakeMaps scenarios for Bay Area earthquakes U.S. Geological Survey
Homeowner's Guide to Earthquake Safety (.pdf file, 2.5 MB) California Seismic Safety Commission
Booklet is a good start to begin strengthening your home against earthquake damage.

Identify hazards in the home and methods for fixing them quakeinfo.org
Make your home safer Association of Bay Area Governments
Emergency Financial First Aid Kit operationhope.org
Prepare a home earthquake plan and supply kit American Red Cross
Choose a safe place in every room—under a sturdy table or desk or against an inside wall where nothing can fall on you (Spanish version available). See also prepare.org.
Learn how to survive 72-hours on your own City San Francisco Office of Emergency Services
Preparedness information California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service
School, individual, home planner; materials and videos (Spanish version available)
Disaster preparedness American Red Cross
Foreign Language Materials

Real-time earthquake information U.S. Geological Survey
Maps and seismogram displays, 24-hour forecasts for CA, email notification, etc.
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country—Southern California Southern California Earthquake Center
Various reports and publications (.pdf files) California Seismic Safety Commission