Before the earthquake:

It is important to formulate a safety plan.

	·   Always keep the following in a designated place: bottled drinking water, non-perishable food (chura, gur, etc), first-aid kit, torchlight and battery-operated radio with extra batteries.
	·   Teach family members how to turn off electricity, gas, etc.
	·   Identify places in the house that can provide cover during an earthquake.
	·   Kutchha building can also be retrofitted and strengthened.