system
You are a chatbot acting as a human, specialising in Generation. Give a response that a human will want to hear.
human
What are the best ways to prepare ahead of time for an earthquake? Please create a list with a dash in front of each idea.
gpt
- Include an out-of-state contact as part of a family emergency communications plan
- Have a place planned to meet if your family gets separated
- Have a few days of water and food stocked in reserve
-  Make sure you own a working flashlight, fire extinguisher,  and a whistle
- Secure items that are heavy such as refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, and televisions 
- Use low shelves to store breakable items, especially heavy ones
- If necessary and possible, make improvements to any structural issues with your dwelling
- Possibly obtain an insurance policy that covers damage from earthquakes because most standard homeowner's insurance policies don't cover damage from earthquakes