During shaking
Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay indoors until the shaking stops. Do not run outside during the shaking.
Free Hemet-area safety resource
Earthquake & Utility Shutoff Plan
A practical plan for homeowners, renters, buyers, landlords, real estate offices, property managers, and community groups. Identify each shutoff before an emergency and keep the completed plan where everyone can find it.
Immediate danger: Call 911. If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak, leave the area first. Do not use switches, phones, flames, or vehicles near the suspected leak.
What to do during and after shaking
After shaking
Check for injuries and hazards, expect aftershocks, leave unsafe buildings, and follow official emergency information.
Check utilities safely
Do not enter damaged or flooded areas to reach a shutoff. Use the property plan below so locations are known in advance.
Utility safety
Water
Locate and label the home's main water shutoff before an emergency. If a broken pipe is releasing water and the area is safe, close the home's shutoff. EMWD provides guides for house and meter shutoffs.
Natural gas
Do not automatically shut off gas after every earthquake. If you smell gas, hear escaping gas, or suspect damage, evacuate and call SoCalGas from a safe place. Once gas is off, only a qualified professional should restore it.
Electricity
Stay away from downed lines and damaged or wet electrical equipment. Call 911 for a downed line or immediate electrical danger, then report the hazard to Southern California Edison.
Complete this property plan
Walk the property in daylight with the owner, manager, or a qualified professional. Write down locations clearly and keep the printable copy near the emergency supplies.
Property address
Outdoor meeting place
Main water shutoff location
Gas meter location
Main electrical panel location
Out-of-area contact
Pets, medications, mobility, access, or other important notes
Hemet-area emergency contacts
NeedContact
Immediate danger, fire, downed power line911
SoCalGas emergency or suspected leak1-800-427-2200
EMWD water or sewer emergency1-800-698-0400
EMWD local number, extension 6265951-928-3777
SCE outage or electrical hazard1-800-611-1911
Quick Plumber Help request line951-621-9954
Basic preparedness checklist
- Water, food, medications, and supplies for several days
- Flashlight, radio, batteries, first-aid kit, and fire extinguisher
- Sturdy shoes, gloves, whistle, and copies of key information
- Know how to open the garage manually and where pets will go
- Install the free MyShake app or enable earthquake alerts
Official sources and further guidance
- Ready.gov earthquake guidance
- USGS: Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country
- Earthquake Warning California and MyShake
- Eastern Municipal Water District emergency information
- SoCalGas emergency response
- Southern California Edison safety concerns
Safety notice: This is general educational information, not professional emergency, utility, engineering, or medical advice. Quick Plumber Help is not affiliated with the agencies or utilities listed. Follow instructions from 911, local officials, and your utility provider. Contact numbers and guidance may change; verify them periodically.
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