Earthquake Preparedness

Earthquake PreparednessEartquakeAnearthquake(also known as aquake,tremorortemblor) is the perceptible shaking of the surface of the Earth, which can be violent enough to destroy major buildings and kill thousands of people. The severity of the shaking can range from barely felt to violent enough to toss people around. Earthquakes have destroyed whole cities.They result from the sudden release of energy in theEarth'scrustthat createsseismic waves. Theseismicity,seismismorseismic activityof an area refers to the frequency, type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time.aftershockAn aftershock is an earthquake that occurs after a previous earthquake, the mainshock. An aftershock is in the same region of the main shock but always of a smaller magnitude. If an aftershock is larger than the main shock, the aftershock is redesignated as the main shock and the original main shock is redesignated as aforeshock. Aftershocks are formed as the crust around the displacedfault planeadjusts to the effects of the main shock.

WHAT TO DO BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE

Purchase Earthquake Kits And Supplies!Buy an earthquake kit designed by emergency preparedness experts to contain all the reliable supplies you need to prepare for an earthquake. Check out our Earthquake Kit and Supply Checklists for thehome,car,school, andoffice.Customize Your Earthquake Kit!Some people have special needs such as prescriptions and other items that you may need to add to your kit.Replace Expired Earthquake Supplies!Periodically, you may have to replace certain earthquake supplies. But thanks to our ER Easy Replacement Kits, we've made this process both cost and time efficient for you.

WHAT TO DO BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE

Make An Earthquake Preparedness Plan!Make an earthquake preparedness plan that includes evacuation and reunion plans; your out-of-state contact person's name and number; the location of your emergency supplies and other pertinent information.Secure Hazards!Have a risk-reduction expert eliminate hazards throughout your home, workplace, and school. This service has proven to greatly reduce your risk of injury or death following the next earthquake or other disaster.Learn More And Play!Use the following fun and informational resources to learn about earthquake preparedness.

WHAT TO DO DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

WHAT TO DO DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

WHEN INDOORS...Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and stay indoors until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe.When you feel an earthquake, duck under a desk or sturdy table. Stay away from windows, bookcases, file cabinets, heavy mirrors, hanging plants, and other heavy objects that could fall. Watch out for falling plaster and ceiling tiles. Stay undercover until the shaking stops and hold onto your cover. If it moves, move with it.DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there isn'tt a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.If in bed when the earthquake strikes, hold on and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall. In that case, move to the nearest safe place.

WHAT TO DO DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture.If in bed when the earthquake strikes, hold on and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall. In that case, move to the nearest safe place.Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity to you and if you know it is a strongly supported, load-bearing doorway.Stay inside until shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the building or try to leave.Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on. DO NOT use the elevators.If you are in a HIGH-RISE BUILDING, and not near a desk or table, move against an interior wall and protect your head with your arms. Stay indoors. Glass windows can dislodge during the quake and sail for hundreds of feet.

WHAT TO DO DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

If you're in a CROWDED STORE OR OTHER PUBLIC PLACE, do not rush for exits. Move away from display shelves containing objects that could fall.If you're in a WHEELCHAIR, stay in it. Move to cover, if possible, lock your wheels, and protect your head with your arms.If you're in the KITCHEN, move away from the refrigerator, stove, and overhead cupboards. (Take time NOW to anchor appliances, and install security latches on cupboard doors to reduce hazards.)If you're in a STADIUM OR THEATER, stay in your seat and protect your head with your arms. Do not try to leave until the shaking is over then leave in a calm, orderly manner. Avoid rushing toward exits.

WHAT TO DO DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

WHEN OUTDOORS...Stay there. If you're OUTDOORS, move to a clear area away from trees, signs, buildings, electrical wires and poles. Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires.Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings, at exits, and alongside exterior walls. Many of the 120 fatalities from the 1933 Long Beach earthquake occurred when people ran outside of buildings only to be killed by falling debris from collapsing walls. Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most earthquake-related casualties result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects.If you're on a SIDEWALK NEAR BUILDINGS, duck into a doorway to protect yourself from falling bricks, glass, plaster, and other debris.If you're DRIVING , pull over to the side of the road and stop. Avoid overpasses, power lines, and other hazards. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking is over. Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires. Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake.

WHAT TO DO AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE

Check For Injuries And Damage!One of the first things you should do following a major disaster is to check for injuries and damages that need immediate attention. Make sure you are trained in first aid and in damage assessment techniques. You should be able to administer first aid and to identify hazards such as damaged gas, water, sewage and electrical lines. Use your emergency gas wrench to turn off the gas if you smell a gas leak.Communicate And Recover!Following a major disaster, communication will be an important step in your recovery efforts. Turn on your solar and hand-crank powered emergency radio for information and safety advisories. If your home is damaged, contact your insurance agent right away to begin your claims process.

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