But Monday's 6:25 a.m. jolt was a strong reminder that earthquakes are not an "if" but a "when" in Southern California. Luckily, there are things you can do to help protect your home and family.
Many are easy DIY projects -- relocate heavy mirrors and wall hangings away from sleeping areas, install latches on cupboards where glass and ceramics are stored, anchor valuable keepsakes with adhesive or putty. Some you might want to hire a professional to do for you.
The chart below shows points in your home that may be vulnerable in a quake and how to fix them.
Also included is a chart of what to store in your earthquake survival kits.
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