PREPARE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY NOW

• Have an earthquake survival kit on hand.
• All family members should know how to turn off gas, water, and electricity.
• Plan family emergency procedures, and make plans for reuniting your family.
• Know emergency telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, 911, etc)
• Anchor heavy objects to walls (bookcases, wall units, mirrors, cabinets, etc.)
• Never place heavy objects over beds, and keep heavy objects lower than head height of shortest member of family.

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE STAY CALM

• Inside, stand in doorway, or crouch under a desk or table, well away from windows or glass dividers.
• Outside, stand away from buildings, trees, telephones and electrical lines.
• On the road, drive away from underpasses and overpasses; stop in safe area; stay in vehicle.

AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE

• Check for injuries-provide first aid.
• Check for safety-check for gas, water, sewage breaks; check for downed power lines and shorts; turn off appropriate utilities.
• Check for building damage and potential problems during aftershocks.
• Clean up dangerous spills.
• Wear shoes
• Turn on the radio and listen for instructions from public safety agencies.
• Use telephone for emergencies, only.

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