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Emergency Preparedness Information for Earthquakes

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Preparing for an Earthquake

Earthquake+Pocket+Sheet.pdf

FamilyDisasterPlan.pdf

 

What to do at HOME

 

 BEFORE

 

Identify Safe Places Indoors & Outdoors Under sturdy furniture such as a heavy desk or table

 

Against an inside wall

Away from where glass could shatter around windows, mirrors, pictures, or where heavy bookcases or other heavy furniture could fall over

 

In the open, away from buildings, trees, telephone and electrical lines, over passes, or elevated expressways

 

Have Disaster Supplies on Hand Flashlight and extra batteries Portable battery-operated radio and extra batteries

 

First aid kit and manual

 

Emergency 3 day supply of food and water

Nonelectric can opener

Essential medicines

Cash and credit cards

Sturdy shoes     http://www.fema.gov/

 

Be aware of hidden dangers around the house

 

Make sure water heater has earthquake straps.

Secure any large furniture or televisions with earthquake safety straps.

 

Move heavy furniture away from beds, couches and other places where people sit or sleep.

Locate and know how to shut off water and gas mains.

Try and store hazardous materials (paints, thinners, etc.) in the garage in a cabinet on the floor to prevent spillage or fire hazard.

 

DURING

 

http://quakeinfo.org/

 

Seek cover, tell others to seek cover and protect your head

 

If you are indoors:

 

Stay there – get under a desk or table away from glass and heavy equipment.

People in wheelchairs - move quickly toward cover between doorways, if

possible, and lock your wheels.

In bed:

 

Hold on and stay there.

Protect your head with a pillow.

 

If you are outdoors:

 

Move to an open area away from falling hazards.

Avoid utility lines – they may be energized. Be ready for more shaking.

 

http://www.earthquakecountry.info/roots/cover.html

 

AFTER

 

Stay calm and evaluate your surroundings

 

Evacuate as necessary (fire, gas leak, etc.), follow the direction of emergency personnel.

 

Regroup and take roll – notify responding personnel of anyone missing or injured.

Give first aid based on your level of training.

Do not enter damaged buildings.

Locate your Department Safety Leader for help or guidance. Turn off utilities if you have the tools and knowledge.

 

 

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