Oct 9, 2009 11:07 am US/Pacific
Links to Useful Earthquake Resources
(CBS 5)
Association of Bay Area Governments Earthquake Maps and Hazards Information:
ABAG Earthquake Info
U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program displays current worldwide earthquake information, scientific data, and even a program for kids:
USGS Earthquake Program
San Francisco's 72Hours.org site has information on getting ready to be self-sufficient in the days following a disaster:
72hours.org
The Big Rumble site displays information on Bay Area community resource fairs that will share information on preparedness:
The Big Rumble
The Great California ShakeOut is a large-scale earthquake drill scheduled for October 15, 2009. For more information on participating:
ShakeOut
"Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country" - a handbook developed by a coalition of agencies with support from CBS 5. You can download it or read it online:
"Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country"
Earthquake safety information from PG&E, including how to locate your main gas service shutoff valve, how to know when to shut it off, and how to turn it off:
PG&E Earthquake Safety
Neighborhood Emergency Response Training (NERT) for San Francisco:
NERT (For other Bay Area communities that use Citizen Emergency Response Training (CERT), contact the non-emergency line of your local fire department.)
Bay Area Earthquake Alliance, promoting earthquake awareness and preparedness; includes a schedule of events:
Quake Alliance
Plans for a new Marina Earthquake Memorial are nearly complete. An introduction ceremony is scheduled for October 17, 2009 on the Marina Green. For details:
Marina Earthquake Memorial
"Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country" - a book by structural and earthquake engineer Peter Yanev and Andrew C.T. Thompson has been recently updated. It contains information on protecting your home and loved ones:
"Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country"
PrepareNow.org - information for special needs of vulnerable populations during disasters:
PrepareNow
FEMA's tips on what to do before, during, and after an earthquake:
FEMA Earthquake Disaster Information
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