EARTHQUAKE SAFETY TIPS
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BEFORE HAVE A PLAN
TALK ABOUT EARTHQUAKES WITH YOUR
FAMILY. MAKE AN EMERGENCY PLAN FOR
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN EARTHQUAKE.
DISCUSSING AHEAD OF TIME HELPS REDUCE
FEAR, PARTICULARLY FOR YOUNGER
CHILDREN.
MAKE A SURVIVAL KIT
WATER
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD
FLASHLIGHT
WHISTLE
BATTERY-POWERED RADIO
EXTRA BATTERIES
FIRST AID KIT
MEDICATIONS
MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL
SANITATION AND PERSONAL
HYGIENE ITEMS
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KNOW THE HAZARD
Familiarize yourself with earthquake
hazards in your area.
DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON
DURING dropping to the ground to prevent
being knocked over, taking cover
under a sturdy object to protect
yourself from falling debris, and
holding on to that object to
maintain your safety until the
shaking stops.
MOVE TO AN OPEN AREA
move to an open area away from p
nootential hazards. This includes staying
clear of buildings, trees, streetlights, power
lines, and other structures that could
collapse or fall during the shaking. In an
open area, you are less likely to be injured
by debris or falling objects. Stay in the open
space until
IF YOU ARE IN A VEHICLE
Pull over to a safe area away
from bridges, overpasses, or
power lines.
Stay in the car with your
seatbelt fastened until the
shaking stops.
EVACUATING
AFTER
Wait for the shaking to stop: Do not
attempt to evacuate during the
earthquake itself. Stay safe until the
shaking ends.
Move quickly but stay calm. Follow
evacuation routes or instructions
from authorities. Don’t push or
shoven.
LISTEN FOR UPDATES
Pay attention to emergency
announcements or radio
broadcasts for information
on when it's safe to return to
your home or building.
HELP OTHERS
The act of offering assistance,
support, or care to individuals in need,
particularly during emergencies like
an earthquake. This includes providing
first aid, ensuring safe evacuation,
offering emotional support, and
helping those who are injured,
vulnerable, or unable to help
themselves.s.
