Be prepared for aftershocks. Remind your family to stay close enough to comfort each other, especially children. Assign each family member a chore to do to mend the household. Talk about what happened and be sure to let your children say what they felt how afraid and how brave they were. There will be time enough to forget.
Nightmares usually go away when they re talked over with someone who understands.
By smell only. Do not operate electrical switches or appliances. Shut off the main valve at the meter, open all windows and doors so the gas can escape, leave house, and report leak to authorities. If water leaks are suspected, shut off water at main valve. Do not switch on the gas or electricity again until the power company has first checked your home.