This Common Earthquake Advice Could Actually Put You in Serious Danger—Here’s What to Do Instead

When an earthquake hits, you have only seconds to act. And if you don’t know exactly what you should do—or you have incorrect information about earthquake safety—you could accidentally be putting ...
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What to do during an earthquake if you're not at home

Last weekend’s earthquakes made much of Southern California realize, once again, that it’s time to get ready for the Big One. According to seismologist and earthquake safety expert, Lucy Jones, “It ...
Los Angeles Times

A major earthquake hasn’t struck California’s biggest cities in 3 decades. On Thursday, we will get a glimpse of one - Los Angeles Times

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A major earthquake hasn’t struck any of California’s biggest cities in more than three decades, but experts and ...
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Great Shakeout: Here's what to do in a California earthquake

Today is the Great ShakeOut, an earthquake drill. The event is at 10:16 a.m. People should "drop, cover and hold" during an earthquake. OAKLAND, Calif. - Millions of Californians are set to "Drop, ...
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Why Your Phone May Get a Loud Earthquake Test Alert Today — and How the MyShake App Works

A heads-up: your phone might be getting a loud earthquake test alert this morning. At least, you will if you’re one of the over 4 million Californians who have the MyShake earthquake warning app ...