Things you can do - BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE
Things you can do to prepare yourself and your home for earthquakes.
Quick guide for householders.
- Make an emergency kit
- Do a first-aid course
- Write an earthquake plan
- Check your insurance
- If building, seek expert advice on foundations
- Check and repair cracks in walls, and gaps
- Keep hanging items (mirrors, ceiling lamps) away from beds and chairs
- Secure free-standing bookshelves etc.
- Know the safest areas during an earthquake
Detailed advice
The following link provides more detailed advice to householders:
Earthquake Action Guide
Check your emergency kit
Further Reading
The earthquake hazard in the ACT [PDF 183KB]
A history of earthquakes in the ACT Region [PDF 514KB]
About earthquakes - EMA Australia
Database of Australian Disasters - EMA Australia
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