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EARTHQUAKES
BEFORE:
1. Have your 3-day evacuation kit accessible.
(Page 14)
2. Know your disaster plan. (Pages 7)
3. Know and rehearse your evacuation plan with
family members.
4. Practice family earthquake drills from different
rooms so everyone knows what to do, and
where the safest places are in your home,
school and work.
5. Have some training in First Aid & CPR if possible.
6. Prevent possible damage by completing the
“How Safe is Your Home?” (See page 12)
7. Consider earthquake insurance.
DURING:
Remain calm and think through the consequences before acting.
1. IF INDOORS:
A. Stay indoors.
B. Find protection. Stand in a doorway, stand against an inside wall, get under a sturdy
desk, table or bed.
C. Stay away from: Windows, mirrors, skylights, chimneys, light fixtures, high book cases,
or other fixtures that might fall.
2. IF OUTDOORS:
A. Get away from buildings, walls, utility poles
and lines.
B. If possible, move to an open area away
from hazards and stay there until it is safe.
3. IF IN A CAR:
A. Get away from hazards. (Overpasses, buildings,
etc.)
B. Stop as quickly as safety permits.
C. Stay in the vehicle until it is safe.
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AFTER:
Make a safety inspection:
1. Check for injuries and administer First Aid.
2. Check for fires and other hazards.
3. DON’T use matches, lighters, open flame appliances, or any electrical switches until you
are sure there are no gas leaks.
4. If you smell gas, open windows and shut off the main gas valve and electrical switch.
5. Grab your 3-day evacuation kit.
6. Get out of the building immediately and report the damaged utilities to the utility companies.
7. Once outdoors:
A. STAY AWAY from hazardous areas. (Downed power lines, broken gas pipes, fires,
buildings, etc.)
B. Be prepared for additional after shocks.
C. Turn on radio and follow instructions from your local authorities.
D. Locate family members and contact your out-of-state Contact Person.
8. Before using the toilet, shower or sink, check to see if sewage lines are intact.
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