[Music] the 2018 earthquake in south-central Alaska and the thousands of aftershocks remind us that Alaska is one of the most seismically active places in the world they're important things that we can all do before during and after an earthquake to stay safe before prepare an earthquake kit in your home your kit should include a flashlight hand crank or battery-operated radio extra batteries and a first-aid kit store water one gallon per day per person is recommended have a three day supply of non-perishable dried or canned foods and remember to plan for the unique needs of young children elders and pets ready-made kits are available for purchase and details on how to economically prepare your own kit can be found at ready.gov when the shaking starts drop cover and hold drop get as low as possible cover your head and neck with your arms and if possible hold on to something solid if you're inside stay there until the shaking stops if you're in your car pull over and stop and if you're in the backcountry be alert for falling rocks and landslides after the shaking stops be aware that there may be aftershocks if the building you're in has been damaged move quickly outside and away from the building if you become trapped send a text and make noise so rescuers can locate you earthquakes are a part of life in Alaska some advanced planning is an important way to take care of yourself and your family