• Do not build near steep slopes, close to hill/mountain edges, near drainage ways, or natural erosion valleys.
• Landslides occur where they have before, and in identifiable hazard locations. Ask for information on landslides in your area, specific information on areas vulnerable to landslides, and request a professional referral for an appropriate hazard assessment of your property, and corrective measures you can take, if necessary.
• Have flexible pipe fittings installed to avoid gas or water leaks, as flexible fittings are more resistant to breakage.
• Plant ground cover on slopes and build retaining walls.
• In mudflow areas, build channels to direct the flow around buildings.
• Try to perceive Landslide warning signs.

What to do During a Landslide?

• Stay alert and awake. Listen to a radio or television for warnings of intense rainfall. Be aware that intense, short bursts of rain may be particularly dangerous, especially after longer periods of heavy rainfall and damp weather.
• If you are in areas susceptible to landslides, consider leaving if it is safe to do so. Remember that driving during an intense storm can be hazardous.
• Listen for any unusual sounds that might indicate moving debris, such as trees cracking or boulders knocking together. A trickle of flowing or falling mud or debris may precede larger landslides. Moving debris can flow quickly and sometimes without warning.
• If you are near a stream or channel, be alert for any sudden increase or decrease in water flow and for a change from clear to muddy water. Such changes may indicate landslide activity upstream, so be prepared to move quickly. 
• Be especially alert when driving. Embankments along roadsides are particularly susceptible to landslides. Watch the road for collapsed pavement, mud, fallen rocks, and other indications of possible debris flows.