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Did you know that one of the most effective ways to prepare for an earthquake or other disaster is to become CERT-trained?
Earthquake
Be Disaster Ready with Earthquake Preparedness
EPIC-FSC CEO Brian Shane brought tips and tools to be prepared for earthquakes in Calabasas. Watch his interview on KTLA broadcast on June 21, 2026.
Atmospheric River – Earthquake
The recent atmospheric river brought ten inches of rain in Calabasas in three days. There was plenty of advance warning it was coming.
Then a 4.6 earthquake occurred. It came with no warning.
A Survival Guide for the Next Disaster
EPIC-FSC President Brian Cameron shares tips on how to survive the next disaster – featured article in the Calabasas & Hidden Hills Living magazine, September 2022.
10 Tips to Make Your Home Earthquake Ready
Earthquakes in California are inevitable, but the damage they cause can be mitigated. And for Calabasas residents, a group of local citizens has banded together to help. After the destructive Woolsey Fire, they made it their mission to help the entire community before the next disaster strikes.
Calabasas Residents: Protect Your Home
The destruction from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria this week is difficult to fathom. Thousands of buildings collapsed, and the number of people killed continues to climb, with tens of thousands injured. Many organizations are offering humanitarian aid, but the freezing weather conditions are further endangering survivors and complicating rescue efforts, as aftershocks continue to strike the region.
Shaking in our Seats: Earthquake Science on the Big Screen
Moderated by seismologist Lucy Jones, a panel of scientists, engineers, and public officials will provide insight into what happens during and after earthquakes, how scientists and government officials interact, and the future of the field- discussing films such as 1974’s Earthquake and 2015’s San Andreas. Audience members will see Hollywood earthquake hits and misses and have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.
EPIC-FSC is proudly affiliated with and supported financially by the City of Calabasas, Cal Fire and California Climate Investments. We appreciate their support in helping our community to stay safe.
