Be Prepared: "Earthquake"...

Listen to your radio for emergency broadcast: AM Radio: 980, KFWB; 1070 KNX; and 640 KFI; FM Radio: 88.1 KLON; Charter Cable TV: Channel 21, Home Town Television Do not use the telephone except for emergencies. Do not expect 9-1-1 to be available.

Before an Earthquake

Before the Next Earthquake Take the necessary actions to minimize risk at your home and office. * Prepare Your Family

• Be familiar with the safest places in your home-away from heavy furniture or appliances, masonry veneers (such as fireplaces) and large windows, pictures, bookcases or mirrors.

• Learn how to turn off your gas, electricity and water main. If in doubt, ask your utility company.

• Establish a family plan, including a place where your family can reunite after the earthquake. Know the earthquake plan developed by your children's school. Keep in mind that transportation and communication may be disrupted.

• Choose a person out of the area to act as a contact for your family. It will probably be easier to place a call out of the earthquake area, so all family members should call this contact to report their location and condition. Make sure this contact name and number is on school and work records, as well as known by friends and relatives.

• Know the locations of your nearest fire and police stations, and local emergency medical facility.