Putting down roots in earthquake country

Southern California 2011 edition

SCEC is a research consortium supported by the National Science Foundation and the United States Geological Survey, headquartered at the University of Southern California.

Disclaimer: The suggestions and illustrations included in this document are intended to improve earthquake awareness and preparedness; however, they do not guarantee the safety of an individual or a structure. The writers, contributors, and sponsors of this handbook do not assume liability for any injury, death, property damage, or other effect of an earthquake.

Prepared by the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) and the Department of the Interior United States Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the California Earthquake Authority (CEA), with contributions from many members of the Earthquake Country Alliance

This handbook is a resource for living in earthquake country. It provides information about why we should care about earthquakes in Southern California, what we should do to be safe and reduce damage, and also what we should know about earthquake basics.