City of Goose Creek

Pick "safe places" in each room of your home. Under a sturdy piece of furniture or against an interior wall away from windows and tall furniture.
In each of the safe places practice drop, cover and hold on. That means drop under the selected table/desk, hold on to one of the legs and cover your eyes by holding your head down.
Practice drop, cover and hold on at least twice a year.
Inform guests, babysitters and caregivers of your plan. Everyone in your home should know what to do if an earthquake occurs.
Get first aid training.
Discuss earthquakes with your family
Talk to your insurance agent. Make sure your home is insured in the event of an earthquake.
Protect Your Property:
- Bolt bookcases, china cabinets and other tall furniture to wall studs.
- Brace or anchor high or top-heavy objects.
- Secure any items that might fall. (television, books, computer)
- Install strong latches or bolts on cabinets.
- Move large or heavy objects and fragile items to lower shelves.
- Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass and china in low, closed cabinets with latches.
- Hang heavy items, such as pictures and mirrors away from beds couches or anywhere people sit.
- Brace overhead-light fixtures.
- Strap water heater to wall studs.
- Bolt down any gas appliances.
- Install flexible pipefittings to avoid gas or water leaks.
- Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundations.
- Check to see if your house is bolted to its foundation. Homes bolted to their foundations are less likely to be severely damaged during earthquakes.