A person living in a region at risk for earthquakes should take a number of precautions, just in case.
Personal items:
(1) disaster/emergency supply kit, modified for special needs
(2) shoes nearby (to avoid stepping on broken glass)
Prevention of falling items within the home:
(1) secure refrigerator
(2) latches on cabinets
(3) secure TV
(4) secure other top heavy items
(5) contain glass items
(6) secure bookshelves
Fire prevention:
(1) open flame
(2) gas supply
(3) electric utility wires
(4) fuel storage
(5) fire extinguisher
Structural failure:
(1) collapse of brick chimney
(2) fall of decorative facade
(3) fall of roof-top items
(4) building collapse
Environmental hazards:
(1) risk of liquefaction beneath the home
(2) nearby dangers (dams, tsunami, landslides, volcano, etc).
