Rome earthquake prediction

So, I've been hearing from some friends that there is a prediction about the 11th or 12th of May, that Rome will be hit by a powerful earthquake. It is kind of scary because I am in no way prepared. I lived in California for a while, and was more prepared for this sort of thing while I was there. In Rome, honestly, where do you go?? The city is so green, that if you go outside, you risk having a tree crush you, if you stay indoors, the building will most likely collapse, especially if you live in the center like myself!
I hear many people will probably leave town. What do you make of all this hysteria??