Earthquake SafetyEarthquake Safety

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Home Earthquake PreparednessHome Earthquake Preparedness Establish Family Earthquake PlanEstablish Family Earthquake Plan

– Practice Drills Practice Drills Choose Out-of-State Friend/RelativeChoose Out-of-State Friend/Relative

– Person Family Members Can Contact to Person Family Members Can Contact to Report Whereabouts & ConditionsReport Whereabouts & Conditions

Learn First Aid/CPRLearn First Aid/CPR Organize Neighborhood to Be Self-Organize Neighborhood to Be Self-

Sufficient After an EarthquakeSufficient After an Earthquake Prepare Earthquake Emergency KitPrepare Earthquake Emergency Kit

Home Earthquake Emergency KitHome Earthquake Emergency Kit 1 Gallon of Water 1 Gallon of Water

per Person per per Person per Day (3 Day Day (3 Day Minimum)Minimum)

First Aid Kit/BookFirst Aid Kit/Book 3 Days of Food3 Days of Food Non-Electric Can Non-Electric Can

OpenerOpener Portable Radio, Portable Radio,

Flashlights, & Flashlights, & BatteriesBatteries

Extra Glasses, Extra Glasses, House/Car KeysHouse/Car Keys

Essential MedicationsEssential Medications ABC Fire ExtinguisherABC Fire Extinguisher Blankets/Sleeping BagBlankets/Sleeping Bag Water Purification KitWater Purification Kit Essentials for Infants, Essentials for Infants,

Elderly, or PetsElderly, or Pets Instructions on How to Instructions on How to

Turn Off: Gas, Water, Turn Off: Gas, Water, and Electricityand Electricity

Home Earthquake PreparednessHome Earthquake Preparedness Secure PicturesSecure Pictures Secure Hot Water HeaterSecure Hot Water Heater Wrench Near Emergency Gas Shut OffWrench Near Emergency Gas Shut Off Secure Heavy ItemsSecure Heavy Items Know Safe Spots in Every RoomKnow Safe Spots in Every Room

– Sturdy Tables, DesksSturdy Tables, Desks Know Dangerous Spots in Every RoomKnow Dangerous Spots in Every Room

– Windows, Hanging Objects, Fireplace, Windows, Hanging Objects, Fireplace, AppliancesAppliances

Family ReadinessFamily Readiness•Create a family Earthquake plan- Do not need complete sentences.

•List the safe spot in each room

•List the danger spots in each room

•Decide where your family will reunite if separated

•Write a list of emergency contacts (I do not need phone #)

•Create a home survival kit (you can list these out, you don’t ACTUALLY need to create this. Use slide 5 for help)

Home PreparednessHome 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

Emergency FoodEmergency Food•Camp or backpacking stove propane tank•Canned foods manual can opener•MRE’s•Granola bars•Energy bars

Safe Drinking WaterSafe 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 EarthquakeDuring an EarthquakeAt SchoolAt School

•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

During an Earthquake - IndoorsDuring an Earthquake - Indoors Stay There! Do NOT Run Stay There! Do NOT Run

OutsideOutside Stay Calm & Remember the Stay Calm & Remember the

Phase, “Duck, Cover, and Phase, “Duck, Cover, and Hold”Hold”– Duck – And Look for CoverDuck – And Look for Cover– Cover – Under a Sturdy Desk Cover – Under a Sturdy Desk

or Tableor Table– Hold – Onto the Furniture Leg Hold – Onto the Furniture Leg

Until Shaking StopsUntil Shaking Stops

During an Earthquake - IndoorsDuring an Earthquake - Indoors

Face Away from Windows Face Away from Windows Stay Clear of Tall Objects Stay Clear of Tall Objects

that May Topple Overthat May Topple Over Watch for Falling ObjectsWatch for Falling Objects

During an Earthquake – In an ElevatorDuring an Earthquake – In an Elevator

Will Not Fall Down the ShaftWill Not Fall Down the Shaft May Lose PowerMay Lose Power May Stop & Lights May Go OutMay Stop & Lights May Go Out Use Emergency AlarmUse Emergency Alarm Await Emergency Crew & Follow Await Emergency Crew & Follow

DirectionsDirections

Public AreasPublic Areas Steer Clear of Panicking Crowds Steer Clear of Panicking Crowds

& Structural Hazards& Structural Hazards Theatre – Crouch in Seat Theatre – Crouch in Seat Ball Park or Stadium Ball Park or Stadium

– Go to the Open Play Field – Not Go to the Open Play Field – Not the Exitsthe Exits

Shopping MallsShopping Malls– Avoid Glass DisplaysAvoid Glass Displays– Head to Back of ShopHead to Back of Shop

Warehouse Store Warehouse Store

OutdoorsOutdoors Get into the OpenGet into the Open Stay Clear of Buildings & Power LinesStay Clear of Buildings & Power Lines Do Not Smoke or Light Matches or Do Not Smoke or Light Matches or

LightersLighters If Driving:If Driving:

– Stop If Safe, But Stay Inside CarStop If Safe, But Stay Inside CarAvoid Stopping Under Trees, Light Posts, Avoid Stopping Under Trees, Light Posts,

Power Lines, or SignsPower Lines, or Signs

– Stay Away from Bridges, Overpasses & Stay Away from Bridges, Overpasses & TunnelsTunnels

OutdoorsOutdoors In Mountainous AreaIn Mountainous Area

– Falling Rocks & Other DebrisFalling Rocks & Other Debris On the Beach/Ocean FrontOn the Beach/Ocean Front

– Move to Higher Ground or Several Move to Higher Ground or Several Hundred Yards InlandHundred Yards Inland

– Tsunami HazardTsunami HazardSeveral Hours AfterwardsSeveral Hours AfterwardsMultiple TsunamisMultiple Tsunamis1964 Alaska 8.5 Earthquake1964 Alaska 8.5 Earthquake

– 11 Fatalities Directly From Earthquake11 Fatalities Directly From Earthquake– 120 Fatalities From Tsunami120 Fatalities From Tsunami

After Initial Shock Have SubsidedAfter Initial Shock Have Subsided Remain Calm & Be Prepared for Remain Calm & Be Prepared for

AftershocksAftershocks Check for Injuries & Administer Check for Injuries & Administer

First Aid to the Degree You Are First Aid to the Degree You Are Trained forTrained for

Check for Obvious Hazards & Check for Obvious Hazards & Damage on Your FloorDamage on Your Floor

Do Not Turn on or Off any Do Not Turn on or Off any Lighting or Electrical DevicesLighting or Electrical Devices

After Initial Shock Have SubsidedAfter Initial Shock Have Subsided Do Not Use Telephones Except Do Not Use Telephones Except

in Extreme Emergenciesin Extreme Emergencies– Make Sure Phone is on the Hook to Make Sure Phone is on the Hook to

Receive Emergency Information Receive Emergency Information CallsCalls

Follow Directions Over the Follow Directions Over the Building PA System or by the Building PA System or by the Floor WardensFloor Wardens

Use Emergency Supplies If Use Emergency Supplies If NecessaryNecessary

If you are trapped in debrisIf you are trapped in debris

If you are trapped under debris:

• Do not light a match.• Do not move about or kick up dust.• Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.• Tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can find you.

Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort — shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.

If you are trapped in debrisIf you are trapped in debris

If you are trapped under debris:

• Do not light a match.• Do not move about or kick up dust.• Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.• Tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can find you.

Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort — shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.

How to Shut Off UtilitiesHow to Shut Off Utilities

Gas ShutoffGas Shutoff

Water ShutoffWater Shutoff

Electricity ShutoffElectricity Shutoff