PREPAREDNESSARE YOU READY FOR AN EARTHQUAKE?

Make a Plan

Pick a meeting place in your neighborhood, as well as a regional meeting

place. Plan 2 evacuation routes from your neighborhood in case one route is

blocked.  Discuss evacuation procedures with your neighbors and create networks.

Locate 2 ways out of each room in your home. Practice emergency plans with family and neighbors. Decide on a mutual contact who lives out of town. Know where and how to shut off utilities. Be prepared to survive on your own for at least 3-4 days. Teach children how to dial emergency numbers like 9-1-1, and keep

emergency numbers (i.e. fire department, local police station, ambulance, etc.) posted near phones.

Know first-aid skills, especially CPR. Be well insured.

Making a Plan:

Food Storage

Preparing your food storage

Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.

Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water.

Pack a manual can opener and eating utensils.

Avoid salty foods, as they will make you thirsty.

Choose foods your family will eat

and vegetables Ready to eat canned meats,

fruits and vegetables

Protein or fruit bars Dry cereal or granola Peanut butter Dried fruit Nuts Crackers Canned Juices Nonperishable pasteurized milk High energy foods Vitamins Food for infants Comfort/ stress foods

72 Hour Kit

Water (One gallon a day per person for three days) Food (Non-perishable, three-day supply) Radio First aid kit Whistle, flare or other items that could assist you in signaling for help Emergency blanket Dusk mask Wet wipes, garbage bags, etc. (for personal sanitation) Tools, such as a wrench or pliers (to turn off power or utilities) Local maps Waterproof matches Flashlight Athletic shoes Extra pair of eyeglasses Medications

Basic items to include in a 72 hour kit:

During a Earthquake

Immediately Seek Cover

Earthquake aftermath

Check for Injuries and provide first aid Be prepared for aftershocks Check for damage and shut off utilities if

needed Clean up dangerous spills Listen to radio for emergency instructions Notify family as soon as possible

After An Earthquake

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Salt Lake Valley, Salt lake County Health Department, Family Emergency Preparedness Guide. Web. Nov. 11, 2012

Works Cited:

Jose Velarde, Kaitlin Hutchinson, Michelle Pike

and Vanessa Thompson PSA - ENGL 2010 - ASPLUND

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