Home Maintenance Guide

How Should Your Family Practice an Earthquake Drill?

Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On and adapt plans for each room, location, and mobility need.

Earth Quake Safety Drill
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Earth Quake Safety Drill

Telling What to Do and Actually Doing It are VERY IMPORTANT. Ensure your family can do it.

Difficulty: EasyTypical cost: $0–$20Suggested frequency: Every 6 monthsPriority: High

Should you use a doorway?

Guidance generally favors Drop, Cover, and Hold On.

Run outside?

No; protect yourself where you are during shaking.

What follows shaking?

Expect aftershocks and check injuries and hazards.

How often practice?

Regularly enough that actions are familiar.

Make It Easy to Remember

Turn this advice into a simple home-care routine.

Correct Home Care can email you when it is time and keep the important details handy when you need them.

General guidance reviewed against Ready.gov. Follow product instructions, local requirements, and qualified professional advice for your home.