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What to Do Before an Earthquake
Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning. Identifying
potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can reduce the dangers
of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake. Repairing deep plaster
cracks in ceilings and foundations, anchoring overhead lighting fixtures to
the ceiling, and following local seismic building standards, will help
reduce the impact of earthquakes.
Six Ways to Plan Ahead
Check for Hazards in the Home
Fasten shelves securely to walls.
Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves.
Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed
cabinets with latches.
Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, couches, and
anywhere people sit.
Brace overhead light fixtures.
Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are
potential fire risks.
Secure a water heater by strapping it to the wall studs and bolting it to
the floor.
Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundations. Get expert advice if
there are signs of structural defects.
Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed
cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves.
Identify Safe Places Indoors and 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,
overpasses, or elevated expressways.
Educate Yourself and Family Members
Contact your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter
for more information on earthquakes. Also read the "How-To Series" for
information on how to protect your property from earthquakes.
Teach children how and when to call 9-1-1, police, or fire department and
which radio station to tune to for emergency information.
Teach all family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and
water.
Have Disaster Supplies on Hand
Flashlight and extra batteries.
Portable battery-operated radio and extra batteries.
First aid kit and manual.
Emergency food and water.
Nonelectric can opener.
Essential medicines.
Cash and credit cards.
Sturdy shoes.
Develop an Emergency Communication Plan
In case family members are separated from one another during an earthquake (
a real possibility during the day when adults are at work and children are
at school), develop a plan for reuniting after the disaster.
Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the "family contact."
After a disaster, it's often easier to call long distance. Make sure
everyone in the family knows the name, address, and phone number of the
contact person.
Help Your Community Get Ready
Publish a special section in your local newspaper with emergency information
on earthquakes. Localize the information by printing the phone numbers of
local emergency services offices, the American Red Cross, and hospitals.
Conduct a week-long series on locating hazards in the home.
Work with local emergency services and American Red Cross officials to
prepare special reports for people with mobility impairments on what to do
during an earthquake.
Provide tips on conducting earthquake drills in the home.
Interview representatives of the gas, electric, and water companies about
shutting off utilities.
Work together in your community to apply your knowledge to building codes,
retrofitting programs, hazard hunts, and neighborhood and family emergency
plans.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 11-Aug-2010 14:41:19 EDT |
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