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...if you are in quake country.
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FWIW, after the 1994 Northridge earthquake, a major point of emphasis in the ensuing 'be prepared' discussions was to have handy the tool for shutting off the gas line going into a residence. (Out here, a specific tool--designed to keep dolts like me from getting confused--was recommended.)
A secondary point of emphasis was to have a flashlight very close at hand (i.e. in one's bed) so that if an earthquake struck during the evening one might avoid stepping on something sharp and jagged while seeking safety during the temblor itself.