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Los Angeles Fire Department

Preparing your Home for an Earthquake

  • Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity in case the lines are damaged.
  • Check chimneys, roofs, and wall foundations for stability. Note: If your home was built before 1935, make sure your house is bolted to its foundation. If your home is on a raised foundation, make sure the cripple walls have been made into shear walls. Call a licensed contractor if you have any questions.
  • Secure heavy furnishings.
  • Secure water heater and appliances that could move enough to rupture utility lines.
  • Keep breakable and heavy objects on lower shelves. Put latches on cabinet doors to keep them closed during shaking.
  • Keep flammable or hazardous liquids such as paints, pest sprays, or cleaning products in cabinets or secured on lower shelves.
  • Maintain emergency food, water, medicine, first aid kit, tools, and clothing.
  • Know the safe spot in each room, (under sturdy tables, desks, or against inside walls).
  • Know the danger spots, (windows, mirrors, hanging objects, fireplaces and tall furniture).
  • Decide where your family will reunite, if separated.
  • Keep a list of emergency phone numbers.
  • Choose an out-of-state friend or relative whom family members can call after the quake to report your condition.

Los Angeles Fire Department Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Los Angeles Fire Department to preserve life and property, promote public safety and foster economic growth through leadership, management and actions, as an all risk life safety response provider. In the City of Los Angeles, 3-1-1 contacts your Neighborhood Fire Station for personal questions or concerns.
LAFD business phone: (213) 485-5971
For quickest emergency help, always call 9-1-1.