While earthquakes can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk include California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Mississippi Valley. If you’re in one of these areas, take steps to #BeReady before disaster strikes. https://go.usa.gov/xGyks #Prepare2Protect

The best time to prepare for an #earthquake is before it happens. Practice “Drop-Cover-Hold On” drills with your family, secure heavy items in your home and make a plan in case you’re faced with an earthquake: https://go.usa.gov/xGyks #Prepare2Protect

If that ground’s a shakin’ it might be an #earthquake! Stop whatever you’re doing. Drop to your knees, cover your head and neck with your arms, get under something sturdy and hold on to protect yourself. https://go.usa.gov/xGyks #Prepare2Protect

It’s important to reduce your risk for injury during an earthquake by avoiding falling objects and potential building collapse. You should immediately DROP, COVER and HOLD ON! https://go.usa.gov/xGyks #Prepare2Protect

After an #earthquake ends, it doesn’t mean the coast is clear! Hazards could be all around you. Follow these tips after an earthquake to keep yourself and others safe. https://go.usa.gov/xGyks #Prepare2Protect

#DYK? Aftershocks may occur hours, days or even months after an #earthquake ends. #BeReady and take steps now to #BeReady. https://go.usa.gov/xGyks #Prepare2Protect

#DYK? Earthquakes in coastal areas could cause tsunamis. If you’re in a coastal area, get to high ground as soon as possible after an earthquake: https://go.usa.gov/xGyks #Prepare2Protect

Since your family may not be together when an #earthquake hits, it’s important to have a family communications plan. Get tips from @readygov: https://go.usa.gov/xGyks #Prepare2Protect