Various resources are available online to help us better understand earthquakes, the threat they pose to all Californians, and how to better prepare ourselves so that we can all survive and recover quickly when the big one happens!
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
Terremotos.org: Earthquake preparedness materials en español
NEW! Resources in 15 Languages
TsunamiZone Resources: Help us raise awareness for tsunami preparedness!
San Andreas: Hollywood Fantasy is not California Reality
Request an ECA speaker or information table for your event
Regional Earthquake Safety Booklets
California (Statewide & Regional)
Staying Safe Where the Earth Shakes
Where in California are you? Find your region’s booklet, or download the
Statewide Edition (PDF).
Southern California
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
Echando Raíces en Tierra de Terremotos
Leer en español
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country
Protecting Your Family From Earthquakes
in English and Spanish – Download PDF
Protecting Your Family From Earthquakes
in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean – Download PDF
Northern California
Living on Shaky Ground: How to Survive Earthquakes and Tsunamis in Northern California
Download PDF (English) (Spanish)
Visit the Living on Shaky Ground website
Earthquake Safety for Organizations
7 Steps to a Disaster Resilient Workplace
Earthquake booklets for these and other regions
Resources for Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills
Numerous materials are available to you or your organization to support your participation in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills and to promote earthquake awareness and preparedness.
Great California ShakeOut resources
Resources for ShakeOut promotion (social media, animations, press release templates, etc.)
Other Resources