Find out what you can do right now to protect yourself in the event of an earthquake. You'll be happy you did.

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake this week, we’re offering up some quick tips for earthquake preparedness. For the rest of the week, we’ll give you some easy ways to prepare yourself and your family for the next earthquake.
Starter earthquake kit:
Making an earthquake kit is something all of us who live in earthquake country know we should do, but the long lists of recommendations can seem daunting. If you don’t have a list yet, below is a short one that can get you started. Collect these 10 things, and put them somewhere safe (see Wednesday’s post for more information on locations). You can likely purchase all of these items in one afternoon:
You can always add more items, like the ones listed here, but the above short list is a great start.
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Find out what you can do right now to protect yourself in the event of an earthquake. You'll be happy you did.
This year’s closures are having a devastating effect on the Academy. But until Dec. 31, all gifts will be matched 5x, up to $200,000, to support our scientific research, education programs, and care and conservation of our animals.
Please help the Academy with a tax-deductible gift today.
This year’s closures are having a devastating effect on the Academy. But until Dec. 31, all gifts will be matched, up to $100,000, to support our scientific research, education programs, and care and conservation of our animals.
Please help the Academy with a tax-deductible gift today.
...but our penguins are still counting on you. Make a matched Giving Tuesday gift to support the care and conservation of the Academy’s animal residents.
All gifts up to $50,000 will be doubled to make twice the impact for our penguin colony — but only until midnight on December 1.
We're thrilled to announce that the Academy will reopen to the public on March 17, with advance access for members and donors on March 15-16. Tickets will be available beginning March 10, and all guests, including members, must reserve tickets online in advance.
As always, your safety is our top priority, and enhanced health and safety measures will be in effect:
Click the link below to learn more. We can't wait to see you soon!
The health and safety of our guests and staff is our top priority. In accordance with local and state public health guidelines, the Academy is closed to the public until further notice. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.