<p>During the riots in 1992, part of the reason it got so bad was because the LAPD dropped the ball when they were needed. USC DPS executed their job very well and despite the close proximity to the riots (all the way right up to vermont street) the campus and students were completely unharmed.</p>
<p>Everyone should be aware of what to do during an earthquake - those raised in california should know by heart already, and people OOS who don’t come from earthquake-y areas should learn. DPS has excellent information, but here’s a few points:</p>
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<li>Keep a safe reserve of several day’s drinking water, flashlight+batteries, essential medications+first aid kit (as medical supplies may be limited), etc.</li>
<li>When an earthquake happens, don’t panic. Try and get to a safe area, where nothing can fall on you</li>
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<p>Remember, most fatalities during a small-to-medium-size earthquake (in the developed world, at least) are due to heart attacks, because of the sudden shock - not the actual earthquake itself.</p>