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Public Safety Guidelines Provided by Safety Specialists
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Educational
Beat the Quake!
Earthquake knowledge game
Earthquakes for Kids
Facts, pictures, puzzles, and games
Earthquake Hazard Maps
How earthquake hazards vary across the United States
Emergency Preparedness in School Guidebook
Prevent, Prepare, Respond, and Recover
Expert Debunks Myths about What to Do During an Earthquake
Myths surrounding these natural events and steps you should do
Important Legal Documents for Emergency Preparedness
This list will help you prepare for the next disaster with the right documents
Oregon Partnership for Disaster Resilience Resources
Community Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Hazard Mitigation, and Oregon Hazards
Safety
Asbestos and Natural Disasters Guide
Learn how to prevent asbestos exposure when preparing for and cleaning up after a natural disaster
Disaster and Safety Tools and Resources
Earthquake safety checklists in multiple languages
Disaster Preparedness—General Pet Care
Simple steps to make sure you're ready before the next disaster strikes
Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Mobility Disabilities
Results from focus groups
Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities: What to Do When Emergency Weather Strikes
Hurdles to anticipate, factors to consider, and what to do when emergency weather occurs
Guide to Earthquake Safety PDF 2MB
Earthquake
safety tips and emergency kit checklist
Senior Emergency Preparedness
The importance of a personal support network
Recovery
Earthquake Recovery Resource Guide
Be prepared for anything that could happen after the rumble
Residential
FEMA P-530, Earthquake Safety at
Home PDF 12MB
Earthquake Preparedness For Central U.S. Mobile Home Owners PDF 85KB
Make mobile homes safer from seismic shaking damage
Guide to Pet Disaster Preparedness
Are you and your dog ready for an emergency?
Home Emergency and Disaster Safety
Preparing for
home disasters
Homeowner's Guide to Lightning Safety
Be prepared to protect yourself, your home and yard, and vulnerable populations
How Much Does it Cost to Earthquake Retrofit a Home?
Why retrofitting is necessary and common steps in retrofitting
How to Organize and Prepare for Disasters
Tips to help you the next time you face a disaster
How To Stay Safe In Your Apartment During Earthquakes
Tips to stay well-protected in your apartment before, during, and after every possible calamity
Minimizing Damage and Repair Costs to Manufactured Homes During an Earthquake PDF 284KB
Suggestions for the manufactured home owner, or park owner, to reduce or prevent damage
Preparing for Disasters in Your Home
What to buy, what to skip
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