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CommunityNews Earthquake Early Warning

• Does everyone know Drop/Lock, Cover, and Hold On? 4. SECURE THE HEAVY STUFF Walk through their space: Are tall furniture and water heaters anchored to walls? Are heavy items secured on high shelves? These five-minute fixes prevent injuries during shaking. 5. KNOW THE OTHER RISKS California isn't just earthquake country. Depending on where your loved ones live, they might also need plans for wildfires, floods, or extreme heat. Visit earthquake.ca.gov and caloes.ca.gov for resources on all hazards. WHY THIS MATTERS California experiences thousands of earthquakes each year, and preparedness isn't just for the Big One. It's also for the medium ones, the small ones that catch you off guard, and the other disasters that don't wait for convenient timing. Your five-minute conversation about preparedness could make a real difference when something happens. START THE NEW YEAR PREPARED Visit earthquake.ca.gov for step-by-step setup instructions, printable checklists, and planning resources. Everything is free and available in multiple languages. Share the checklist, help someone download the app, send a text, or just start the conversation. Starting 2026 prepared means everyone you care about is ready when they need to be! DOWNLOAD THE MYSHAKE APP TODAY Get free earthquake early warning alerts on your phone! The MyShake app alerts Californians before shaking occurs, potentially giving you seconds to take protective action like "DROP/LOCK, COVER, and HOLD ON." SOCIAL MEDIA: STAY CONNECTED This holiday season did you give or get a new phone or tablet? Download the #MyShake App / enable #AndroidEarthquakeAlerts and #WEAs to receive #earthquake warnings. If an earthquake happens, drop/ lock, cover, and hold on until shaking stops. Learn more: earthquake.ca.gov.

from California Governor's Office of Emergency Services D ECEMBER BROUGHT CELEBRATIONS, NEW DEVICES, and time spent with the people we care about most. As the year begins, it's the perfect time to help your California friends and family start 2026 ready for whatever comes their way — especially earthquakes. YOUR 5-MINUTE PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST Here's a simple checklist you can share with family and friends. Walk through it together, text it to your group chat, or tackle it yourself and pass along what you learned. 1. GET CONNECTED TO EARTHQUAKE WARNINGS California's free earthquake early warning system delivers alerts seconds before shaking starts, enough time to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Help someone: • Download the MyShake App or enable Android Earthquake Alerts in phone settings • Set location services to "always on" so the system works properly • Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) if they're not already enabled 2. BUILD (OR REFRESH) THE EMERGENCY KIT Californians should have basic supplies ready. Help gather essentials for three days without power or water: • Water (one gallon per person per day) • Non-perishable food and manual can opener • Flashlights, batteries, and phone chargers • First aid supplies and medications • Important documents in waterproof container • Cash (ATMs won't work without power) • Supplies for pets 3. MAKE A QUICK SAFETY PLAN Talk through the basics: • Where are the safe spots in each room? (Under sturdy tables, away from windows) • How will you reconnect if separated? (Designate an out-of-state contact)

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