Emergency Preparedness
Earthquake Prep Checklist
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20 itemsBe ready when the ground shakes. This free earthquake prep checklist gives you a 20-item head start so nothing important slips through the cracks. it's been shaped by real families using it in real moments — the kind you don't get a second chance to prepare for. Use it as-is, or open it in Checkbloom to customise every item, share it with anyone by link (no account required on their end), and tick things off together in real time from any phone. When you're offline, changes queue and sync the moment you're back. Every Checkbloom template is free to preview and free to download as a PDF. Create a list from this template and share it with anyone by link — they can check items off in real time with no account or app download required.
What's on the list
- Secure heavy furniture to walls
- Anchor TVs and water heater
- Use museum putty for shelves
- Install latches on cabinets
- Move heavy items low
- Know safe spots (under sturdy desk)
- Practice Drop-Cover-Hold On
- Sturdy shoes by bed
- Flashlight by bed
- Know how to shut off gas
- Wrench by gas valve
- 2 weeks water and food
- First-aid kit
- Whistle
- Battery or hand-crank radio
- Photograph valuables for insurance
- Earthquake insurance review
- Practice evacuation route
- Plan reunification
- Check on neighbors after
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