Earthquake preparedness begins by building or purchasing an Earthquake Emergency Kit.  Prepare for a damaging earthquake by storing an earthquake survival kit in locations you most frequent.  Keep in mind you can not predict where you will be when an earthquake strikes.  Store a Bucket Survival Kit in your home for sheltering-in-place.  Keep a Backpack Survival Kit in your car for evacuations and stash an individual earthquake kit in your office or classroom.  Keep your earthquake preparedness kit in an easily assessible location and don't forget about your pet survival kit!