While Japan is a very safe place in terms of violent crime and wild animal attacks, the country’s climate and geography give it the potential for a number of natural disasters. Earthquakes and ...

Still, structural engineers say that Japan was actually ready for the disaster. KRISTA LOOZA: Japan has a lot of earthquakes. FADEL: That's Krista Looza, a structural engineer based in California.

I’ve lived in California nearly all my life, and I’ve never purchased an earthquake survival kit, nor have I done much else to prepare for the Big One. My lack of preparedness isn’t unusual ...

Proper earthquake preparedness could help save your life during and after an earthquake. Here’s what to have in your emergency kit, or bug out bag.

When the next earthquake hits, you want to make sure you have key items to help you and your family survive. There are some essentials to keep in your emergency kit.

When the next earthquake hits, you want to make sure you have key items to help you and your family survive. There are some essentials to keep in your emergency kit.

The twin catastrophes in Japan of the earthquake and tsunami have prompted many in United States to look at their own homes, wonder if they are prepared for a disaster — and realize they're ...

When the next earthquake hits, you want to make sure you have key items to help you and your family survive. There are some essentials to keep in your emergency kit.

When the next earthquake hits, you want to make sure you have key items to help you and your family survive. There are some essentials to keep in your emergency kit.