No one should want to be caught unprepared in the event of an earthquake in their midst. Much has been said regarding places like California, Japan, Haiti, New Zealand, Taiwan, Alaska, and Chile of the need for people to be prepared. Earthquakes strike quickly and give no warning. Once the shaking starts, everyone affected needs to know what to do immediately. Their life may well depend on what they do and they should already have in their minds what they have to do right away: "Drop, cover, and hold-on." Covering one's head is critical to avoiding injury. "Earthquake Preparedness" is a guide...