SACRAMENTO – It's that time of year again – decorations that had been packed away are coming out once more to be displayed on mantles, shelves, and any other places that will demonstrate the spirit of the season.

Some of these keepsakes are new while others hold priceless memories of several generations … and yet very few of them have been properly protected from the threat of earthquakes.

In the latest episode from “Totally Unprepared,” Los Angeles viewer Heather Kram is concerned about how her collection of holiday snowglobes will hold up in the event of a quake. Well, there's only one way to find out.

Susan Jekarl, quake safety expert for “Totally Unprepared,” takes viewers back to the shake table at the University of California, San Diego's Jacobs School of Engineering to show viewers what will happen.

The results are clear: Heather should invest in some museum putty and furniture straps before a quake decks the halls with her shattered collectibles.

A collaborative effort between the California Emergency Management Agency, the California Seismic Safety Commission (CSSC) and the California Earthquake Authority (CEA), “Totally Unprepared” is a unique and insightful multimedia campaign which aims to help Californians better understand their risk of earthquakes and how to prepare for them.

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For more information about preparing for earthquakes and other hazards, visit www.calema.ca.gov.

The California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) coordinates overall state agency preparedness for, response to and recovery from major disasters. Cal EMA also maintains the State Emergency Plan, which outlines the organizational structure for state management of the response to natural and manmade disasters.