| Organization(s): | American Red Cross, Asian Pacific Fund, California Earthquake Authority, California Governor’s Office Of Emergency Services, New America Media, U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), United States Geological Survey (USGS) |
| Description: | Developed by the American Red Cross, Asian Pacific Fund, California Earthquake Authority, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, New America Media, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency, and U.S. Geological Survey, this handbook teaches families what to do before, during and after an earthquake in the San Francisco Bay area. It includes information on the causes of earthquakes, what damage is likely to occur, home safety instructions, and how families can create a disaster preparedness plan to ensure all members are reunited and have enough supplies and resources to survive until help arrives following an earthquake. The resource is available for order or can be downloaded in PDF format. |