Earthquakes strike violently and without warning. And as you can see from the information on this site, they are occurring almost constantly. Identifying potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake. Even though here in Tennessee we don't concern ourselves with earthquakes but we should remember we are still in a prime area and no one really knows when an earthquake will shake our world again or where.

Check for Hazards in the Home
Identify Safe Places Indoors and Outdoors

Educate Yourself and Family Members
Have Disaster Supplies on Hand
Flashlight and extra batteries
Portable battery-operated radio and extra batteries
First aid kit and manual
Emergency food and water
Nonelectric can opener
Essential medicines
Cash and credit cards
Sturdy shoes
Develop an Emergency Communication Plan
Help Your Community Get Ready


Work together in your community to apply your knowledge to building codes, retrofitting programs, hazard hunts, and neighborhood and family emergency plans.