Earthquake Country Alliance

Reminder: ECA’s free Statewide Webinar is tomorrow, March 18, from 10am-12pm PT. Join us for updates from ECA and partners, plus information on California tsunami hazards and how to get ready ahead of Tsunami Preparedness Week. Register: EarthquakeCountry.org/event/march26/

Join us for the free ECA Statewide Webinar on March 18, 10am-12pm PT. Get updates from ECA and partners, plus an overview of California tsunami hazards and safety steps ahead of Tsunami Preparedness Week. Register: EarthquakeCountry.org/event/march26/

California had damage from this tsunami, especially along the north coast. Everyone can take actions to be prepared (& practice what to do if along the shore) by participating in California's Tsunami Preparedness Week (March 21-29)- visit tsunamizone.org/california to learn more.

Large TVs can easily tip or fall during an earthquake, causing costly damage and serious injury. #SecureYourSpace this New Year by using straps or a wall mount to keep yours in place. Save up to 30% on supplies through our partners: EarthquakeCountry.org/SecureNewYear

Learn facts that provide context in our Key Facts for the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety document. The document is available to read in 16 languages! View the document at EarthquakeCountry.org/languages. #earthquake #emergencypreparedness

Protect collectibles, pottery, and lamps from becoming hazards! Use museum wax or Velcro pads to secure items on shelves and mantels this New Year. #SecureYourSpace to prevent damage and injury. Save up to 30% through our partners: EarthquakeCountry.org/SecureNewYear

During an earthquake, refrigerators can shift across the floor, tip over, or rupture gas and water lines. Anchor yours with appliance straps this New Year to #SecureYourSpace and stay safe. Save up to 30% on supplies through our partners: EarthquakeCountry.org/SecureNewYear

Fifty-five years ago, a M6.6 earthquake struck the San Fernando Valley, killing 64 people and causing more than $500 million in damage. It reshaped building codes and emergency planning across California and remains a powerful reminder to stay prepared for the next earthquake.

Is your water heater anchored? The New Year is a great time to #SecureYourSpace! In earthquakes, an unbraced tank can topple, rupture gas/water lines, and start a fire. Our partners are offering discount up to 30%: EarthquakeCountry.org/SecureNewYear

Start the year safer by securing your cabinets with fasteners. In earthquakes, cabinet doors can fly open and contents can fall out. Use fasteners to help keep doors shut and items in place. Our partners are offering discounts up to 30%: EarthquakeCountry.org/SecureNewYear

Have you secured tall furniture? #SecureYourSpace in the New Year! Tall bookcases and other top-heavy furniture can topple in earthquakes. Anchor them with fasteners to help prevent injuries and damage. Our partners are offering discounts up to 30%: EarthquakeCountry.org/SecureNewYear

Do you know recommended #emergency supplies and locations where they should be kept? Our Step 3: Organize Emergency Supplies worksheet lists key supplies and where you might store them. It is available in 16 languages at: EarthquakeCountry.org/languages #earthquake #emergencypreparedness

You can also learn more about some of the possible presentation topics and speakers here: EarthquakeCountry.org/speakers/

Planning an event? Need an earthquake preparedness speaker or info table? Request a presenter or a staffed table for your event—virtual or in-person! Submit your request by filling out our form here: EarthquakeCountry.org/event_request_… #EarthquakePreparedness

Today marks the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Northridge earthquake. The M6.7 quake beneath the San Fernando Valley became the costliest U.S. natural disaster until Hurricane Katrina (2005). Learn more: EarthquakeCountry.org/northridge/fac…

The New Year is a great time to #SecureYourSpace! Most injuries during earthquakes happen when objects topple or when cabinets open and contents spill. ECA has partnered with companies providing discounts of up to 30% on earthquake fasteners. Learn more: EarthquakeCountry.org/securenewyear.

You should be knowledgeable about your organization's electric power infrastructure to restore power as soon as possible after an #earthquake. Develop your power-related plans using our discussion guides and more at EarthquakeCountry.org/Haywired/Toolk…. @Cal_OES @FEMA @SCEC @USGS

After an #earthquake, employees may be in danger of a gas leak, but can be trained to utilize facilities during an emergency. To make sure your organization is prepared, read our Facilitator Tools and discussion guides at EarthquakeCountry.org/Haywired/Toolk…. @Cal_OES @FEMA @SCEC @USGS

Knowing available support services, recovery information, and scheduling policies all count in recovering your employees' mental wellbeing after the HayWired Earthquake Scenario. Learn how with our discussion-based exercises at EarthquakeCountry.org/Haywired/Toolk…. @Cal_OES @FEMA @SCEC @USGS

Next week (Dec 10, 9am–12:30pm) join us at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles for the ECA SoCal Fall Workshop with Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety training, emergency planning updates, and ECA opportunities. More info: earthquakecountry.org/event/scfa25/ #ECA