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The California ShakeOut
UCSC Earthquake
During an Earthquake
Let's Make a Kit
Responding to Disaster
On a personal level the response to a disaster can take the shape either of a shelter in place or an evacuation.
Preventing or Reducing Your Risks
Personal mitigation is mainly about knowing and avoiding unnecessary risks. This includes an assessment of possible risks to personal/family health and to personal property.
Preparing Your Office for an Earthquake
Being Prepared
Personal preparedness focuses on preparing equipment and procedures for use when a disaster occurs (e.g. getting a disaster supply kit).
American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness
Recovering From an Emergency
Recovery includes actions taken to return to a normal or an even safer situation following an emergency (e.g. getting financial assistance to help pay for the repairs).