Children need to be prepared for an earthquake as much as adults, if not more. For babies and children, special 1 should be paid to making their 2 as safe as possible. Their beds should be placed away from 3 and tall, unsteady bookcases and shelves that could 4 down. At the very least a 72-hour 5 of extra water, bottles, food, juices, clothing, plenty of diapers(尿布), baby wipes and ready medicines should be 6 where it is most likely to get 7 an earthquake. Also keep an extra diaper bag with these things in your car. Store baby cars, things in your car. Store baby cars, blankets and baby beds with right wheels to put babies in to leave in time, if 8 . Set soft pads(垫子) in baby beds or baby cars to 9 babies during the shaking. By age three or so, children can 10 what an earthquake is and how to get 11 for one. Take the time to explain the 12 of earthquakes and their damage 13 what they'll understand. Include your children in family discussions and planning for earthquake 14 . Take drills and 15 safety procedures(步骤) every six months. Show children the safest places to be in each room when an earthquake hits. Also show them all 16 exits from each room. Teach children what to do 17 they are during an earthquake(at school, in a tall building, outdoors). 18 children's emergency cards at school are up-to-date. 19 children should not reach any gas equipment, it's important that they know what gas smells like Advise children to tell a(n) 20 if they smell gas after an earthquake.