Earthquake Preparedness: Planning and Safety Guidelines
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CDC
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This article provides basic guidance on earthquake preparedness, emphasizing the importance of planning, preparation, and practice. It notes that fault zones exist across multiple regions in the United States (west coast, south, and central US) and that even less powerful earthquakes can be dangerous. The content focuses on pre-earthquake preparation and begins to cover safety during an earthquake, though the content appears truncated.
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Twitter / XEarthquake Preparedness: Planning and Safety Guidelinescdc.govKey quotes
· 3 pulledPreparation, planning, and practice are key to surviving an earthquake.
While very strong or intense earthquakes are rare, less powerful earthquakes can also be dangerous.
The key to surviving an earthquake and reducing your risk of injury lies in planning, preparing, and practicing what you and your loved ones will do if it happens.
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