Earthquake Preparedness
Seism is a violent shaking of the
Earth's crust that may cause destruction to buildings and results from the sudden release of tectonic stress along a fault line or from volcanic activity. Earthquakes strike without warning, so it is important to know safety measures and act now to be prepared.
Before the Shaking Starts
Prepare Your Family
•Know the safe spots in each room― against inside walls, under sturdy tables, desks or archways. • Know the danger spots― windows, mirrors, hanging objects, fireplaces and tall, unsecured furniture. •Practice family drills. Physically place yourself in safe locations. This is especially important for children.
• Learn first aid and CPR.
•Keep a listing numbers. of
emergency
• Prepare a family emergency kit with supplies for at least 72 hours.
Prepare Your Home
•Learn how to shut off gas, water and electricity.
• Keep breakables or heavy objects on bottom shelves.
•Secure tall heavy furniture which could topple, such as bookcases, china cabinets or wall units.
•Secure the appliances. water
heater
and
•Secure hanging plants and heavy picture frames or mirrors
(especially over beds).
•Put latches on cabinet doors to hold closed during shaking.
•Keep flammable or hazardous liquids such as paints, pest sprays or cleaning products in the garage or outside shed.
•Check chimneys, roofs, walls, foundations for structural condition
•Maintain emergency food, water, an other supplies including flashlight, a portable batteryoperated radio, extra batteries, medicines, first aid kit, and clothing. Inside
Houses or
Tall Buildings
• Do not PANIC. If you are inside the house or buildings, STAY THERE to prevent any accidents.
•Drop, cover and hold. Get under a desk or any sturdy table and hang on. Alternately, you can stand in an archway or corner.
If in a high-rise building, stay away from windows and outside walls. Get under a table. Do not use the elevators.
•
•If possible, quickly open the door for an exit.
Earth's crust that may cause destruction to buildings and results from the sudden release of tectonic stress along a fault line or from volcanic activity. Earthquakes strike without warning, so it is important to know safety measures and act now to be prepared.
Before the Shaking Starts
Prepare Your Family
•Know the safe spots in each room― against inside walls, under sturdy tables, desks or archways. • Know the danger spots― windows, mirrors, hanging objects, fireplaces and tall, unsecured furniture. •Practice family drills. Physically place yourself in safe locations. This is especially important for children.
• Learn first aid and CPR.
•Keep a listing numbers. of
emergency
• Prepare a family emergency kit with supplies for at least 72 hours.
Prepare Your Home
•Learn how to shut off gas, water and electricity.
• Keep breakables or heavy objects on bottom shelves.
•Secure tall heavy furniture which could topple, such as bookcases, china cabinets or wall units.
•Secure the appliances. water
heater
and
•Secure hanging plants and heavy picture frames or mirrors
(especially over beds).
•Put latches on cabinet doors to hold closed during shaking.
•Keep flammable or hazardous liquids such as paints, pest sprays or cleaning products in the garage or outside shed.
•Check chimneys, roofs, walls, foundations for structural condition
•Maintain emergency food, water, an other supplies including flashlight, a portable batteryoperated radio, extra batteries, medicines, first aid kit, and clothing. Inside
Houses or
Tall Buildings
• Do not PANIC. If you are inside the house or buildings, STAY THERE to prevent any accidents.
•Drop, cover and hold. Get under a desk or any sturdy table and hang on. Alternately, you can stand in an archway or corner.
If in a high-rise building, stay away from windows and outside walls. Get under a table. Do not use the elevators.
•
•If possible, quickly open the door for an exit.