You should print out these preparation, safety and recovery tips in case you don't have access to a computer or power after an earthquake strikes.

• Develop an earthquake safety action plan for your family identifying places that can provide the highest amount of protection during an earthquake as well as an escape route and off-premises meeting place.  
• Become familiar with your community's disaster preparedness plan.    
• Create a disaster plan for your pets so no family member will jeopardize his or her safety to protect animals.
• Teach family members how to shut off water, gas and electricity to the house, or where possible, have an automatic gas shut-off device installed to reduce the risk of fire occurring after the earthquake.           
• Purchase at least one multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher.            
• Install smoke detectors and change the batteries every six months.                  
• Prepare an emergency supplies kit including a three-day supply of bottled water and non-perishable food, as well as a manual can opener, paper plates, cups, utensils, first-aid kit, flashlight and battery-operated radio with extra batteries.  
• Retrofit your home's structure to better withstand the forces of an earthquake. This is a job for a professional architect, engineer or building contractor.  
• Retrofit nonstructural areas of your home to protect your personal property.            
• Attach cabinets and bookcases to the wall using brackets.  
• Secure heavy objects (e.g. television, stereos, computers, armoires) with brackets or safety straps.   
• Secure picture frames, bulletin boards and mirrors to walls using closed-eye screws anchored into wall studs.   
• Secure ceiling lights to supports using safety cables.   
• Apply safety film to windows and glass doors.  
• Anchor large appliances (e.g. refrigerator, stove) to walls using safety cables or straps.   
• Install flexible gas lines and automatic gas shutoff valves.  
• Tack down glassware, heirlooms and figurines with putty.  
• Install latches on kitchen cabinet doors to prevent items from falling.
• Review your insurance policies to assure that you have adequate coverage.