April marks California’s Earthquake Preparedness Month, and as the state continues to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services wants residents to be ready.  

California is known for its frequent seismic activity. In just the past few weeks, Californians have experienced a handful of earthquakes in Salinas, Morgan Hill, Ferndale and San Diego.

The California Governor’s OES is urging residents to know what to do if an earthquake hits their community this month. 

Earthquake Prepardness Tips

• Know how to protect yourself during an earthquake
  • Drop to the ground, cover your head with your arms, and hold onto your neck until shaking stops
• Develop an emergency preparedness plan
  • Create a customized emergency plan for your specific needs
• Pack an emergency supply kit
  • Your emergency kit should address all daily needs
• Understand and mitigate hazards
  • Visit myhazards.caloes.ca.gov to learn about local risks and how to prepare your home (including securing furniture, appliances, home fuel systems, and more)

How to receive alerts

To receive earthquake warnings, there are three ways for individuals and families to get alerts through the California Earthquake Early Warning System.

• MyShake App: Free smartphone app that provides iPhone users with audio and visual warnings, available in both English and Spanish.
• Android Earthquake Alerts: Android phones with updated operating systems are automatically subscribed to Android Earthquake Alerts, which uses the same technology as the MyShake App; and

Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs): No-cost text messages for emergency situations sent through the nation-wide system providing lifesaving information for the State of California

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