What do I do with Monty in the case of an earthquake? I live in California, and with the dry weather we've been having were bound for a big earthquake soon. What do I do with Monty in the case of a large earthquake? If you've never been in an earthquake, they're pretty crazy. Big ones can knock things off shelves and even knock over refrigerators. They are almost always followed by aftershocks, also known as more earthquakes. If we had a big enough one, it could seriously injure her. Do I grab her and put her in a small box? Any answers will help!!