Seven Important EarthQuake Steps for Safety
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Welcome to Earthquake Country! Below is important information I found from Mark Benthien, an Earth Quake specialist.
Step 1: Secure it now!
Reducing and/or eliminating hazards throughout your home, neighborhood, workplace and school can greatly reduce your risk of injury or death following the next earthquake or other disaster. Conduct a “hazard hunt” to help identify and fix things such as unsecured televisions, computers, bookcases, furniture, unstrapped water heaters, etc. Securing these items now will help to protect you tomorrow.
Step 2: Make a plan
Planning for an earthquake, terrorist attack, or other emergency is not much different from planning for a party or vacation. Make sure that your emergency plan 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. By planning now, you will be ready for the next emergency.
To read the rest of the steps, follow this link: http://www.earthquakecountry.info/roots/seven_steps.html
Here are some more resources:
- Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
Read our special report about why firefighters, search and rescue experts, public health officials, emergency managers, and many others recommend that you “drop, cover, and hold on” to protect yourself during earthquake shaking… and why you shouldn’t believe the “triangle of life” e-mail. - Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country is a 32-page handbook that is available online, to download, or as printed copies available for free.
- Dare To Prepare is our Earthquake Readiness Campaign.
- Information in Spanish version can be found at terremotos.org.
- Videos and animations are available that describe earthquakes and how to be prepared.
- Q & A provides answers to common questions about earthquakes and links to related online resources.
- The Earthquake Country Alliance section describes the goals and composition of the Alliance.
- Earthquake Shaking Potential in Southern California
A map showing the relative frequency of strong earthquake shaking in southern California. This map is part of our booklet, Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country — download or order your copy today!
From the desk of:
Mark Benthien
Director of Communication, Education and Outreach
Southern California Earthquake Center (www.scec.org)
Executive Director, Earthquake Country Alliance
