Also, officials say those residents with first aid kits, 72-hour emergency kits of emergency food and water and Community Emergency Response Team training will fare better in such an emergency and likely save lives.

This page offers some how-to information and sources for more details.

Utah awareness

On April 6 the state of Utah began an emergency preparedness campaign titled "Be Ready Utah." It is a partnership between the governor's office and various state emergency-response agencies. To learn more, visit www.bereadyutah.org

Good idea

Keep a pair of sturdy shoes under the bed of each family member to protect feet from broken glass and debris.

When was the last earthquake?

Worldwide: In the last minute, somewhere in the world.

Utah: Within the past 24 hours, somewhere in the state.

The last large earthquake occurred on the Wasatch fault north of Nephi about 400 years ago.

Office emergency kit

A major disaster may require you to be stranded at your place of employment for hours or even days. Prepare a kit of appropriate items, planning for at least 72 hours.

• Include a list of important names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses.

Computer sites with earthquake information

• University of Utah Seismograph Stations: www.seis.utah.edu

• Utah Geological Survey: geology.utah.gov

• Utah Seismic Safety Commission: des.utah.gov/ussc

• FEMA: www.fema.gov

• American Red Cross: www.redcross.org

• Utah Division of Emergency Services and Homeland Security: des.utah.gov

• LDS Church: www.providentliving.org

• Deseret Morning News: deseretnews.com

Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)

Their training and roles in disasters

• Disaster preparedness: What is a disaster and how can you prepare for one?

• Hazard mitigation: What hazards exist in your home, community and office? What can you do to mitigate those hazards?

• Disaster medical operations: How do I treat injuries in a disaster situation?