01-09-2012, 11:23 AM
Earthquake Safety
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Family Readiness
Create a family Earthquake plan
Know the safe spot in each room
Know the danger spots
Decide where your family will reunite if separated
Keep a list of emergency phone numbers
Develop a survival kit for work, car, and home
Home Preparedness
Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
Check chimneys, roofs, and wall foundations for stability
Secure heavy furnishings
Secure water heater and appliances
Keep heavy objects on lower shelves
Maintain emergency food, water, medicine, first aid kit, tools, and clothing
Safe Drinking Water
Store a supply of water 1 and 5 gallon containers do not store on concrete
Purifying tap water 8 drops bleach per gal of water add bleach when storing or, boil for 10 minutes
Water from water heater turn off gas or electric turn off cold water supply once cooled, drain at bottom
Other sources toilet storage tank melted ice cubes water trapped in pipes
During an Earthquake
Stay away from windows, bookcases, file cabinets, heavy mirrors, and other heavy objects that could fall
Duck under a desk or sturdy table
Watch for falling plaster or ceiling tiles
Stay undercover until the shaking stops, and hold onto your cover
If the desk or table you are under moves… move with it
If in your car, stop, but not on a bridge, or under trees or a power line
If outside, stay outside, and move to an area clear of overhead trees, power lines, or objects that could fall from a structure
Don’t forget about aftershocks
After The Earthquake
Be prepared for aftershocks, plan for cover when they occur
Check for injuries, give first aid as necessary
Remain calm, try to reassure others
Wear shoes to avoid injury from broken glass
Check for fire and take appropriate actions
Check gas, water, and electric lines
Tune to emergency broadcast system on radio