It is never too late to be earthquake safe.  Here are some quality resources giving you information about how earthquake occur, and to help you make safe decisions before, during, and after an earthquake.

• What is an earthquake? (http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761571674/Earthquake.html): Check out the definition of an earthquake on the Encarta website.
• How do you prepare for an earthquake?(link does not work) (http://www.fema.gov/hazards/earthquakes/property): This government website has recommendations on what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.
• Check out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) site (http://www.fema.gov/rrr/partnr09.shtm)
• FEMA for Kids (http://www.fema.gov/kids/)

• Earthquake activity (http://earthquake.usgs.gov/activity): See what activity is happening around the world in real time.
• Earthquake Glossary (http://earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/eqterms.html): Explains the vocabulary used for describing earthquakes.
• Richter Scale (http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/earthq4/severitygip.html): Explains how they measure the strength of earthquakes.
• Largest Quakes by State (http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/states/state_largest.html): Lists which states, in the continental U.S., have had the largest earthquakes.
• Seismic Hazard Map (http://eqhazmaps.usgs.gov): Shows the geographic locations of the places where earthquakes are most likely to occur.
• Past Minor Quakes (http://cnn.com/interactive/world/9908/earthquakes.chrono/frameset.exclude.html) Shows pictures of places around the world that have had deadly earthquakes.
• FEMA Response Process (http://www.fema.gov/rrr/partnr09.shtm): Gives information about where to get help from the government if an earthquake occurs.
• Protect Your Property (link does not work) (http://www.fema.gov/hazards/earthquakes/equakes.shtml#property): Lists things you can do around your home to minimize the damage caused by an earthquake.
• Locating Your Red Cross (http://www.redcross.org/where/where.html): Helps you find the closest Red Cross help agency in your area.
• Earthquake Safety -- Are you at risk? (http://www.weather.com/safeside/earth/risk.html): Gives a list of things to look for and change before an earthquake occurs.