Should you stand in a doorway for protection during an earthquake? Can your dog or cat predict an imminent tremor? Will California eventually break off and fall into the ocean? Unfortunately, there ...

Leaders gathered at the South Carolina Emergency Management Division building to give communities advice on how to stay safe ...

In support of the annual Great Nevada ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 15, Clark County emergency management officials are offering some earthquake safety tips.

Most temblors are too small for humans to feel, but every so often a whopper will rock our planet. The majority of earthquakes occur near the boundaries of tectonic plates—like the mighty San Andreas ...

A cracked road following an earthquake in Trona, Calif., on Saturday, July 6, 2019. A 7.1-magnitude earthquake rattled Southern California on Friday night, one day after the strongest recorded quake ...

1. Garage: Strap water heater to wall. If water heater falls during quake, it could cause a fire or you could lose an ...

Master earthquake safety with this guide to seismic zones, Richter scale ratings, emergency kits, building codes, and aftershock preparation. Roger Brown/Pexels ...

Ahead of Thursday’s statewide earthquake drill, emergency officials explain why people should avoid doorways, how to protect themselves during shaking and ...

What should you do when an earthquake hits? Experts share safety tips, emergency kit essentials and preparedness advice for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Cloverdale in California. Should you stand in a doorway for protection during an earthquake ...

Should you stand in a doorway for protection during an earthquake? Can your dog or cat predict an imminent tremor? Will California eventually break off and fall into the ocean? Unfortunately, there ...

The California Geological Survey's Wendy Bohon shares tips for staying safe during earthquakes during an interview in January 2026.