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Indiana Earthquake Preparedness: Get Ready for Any Disaster!

Join the Great Central US ShakeOut on April 19, 2011 to learn about earthquake risks in Indiana and how to be prepared. Get involved and protect your home and family.

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Indiana Earthquake Preparedness: Get Ready for Any Disaster!

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  1. INDIANA DEPARTMENTOFHOMELAND SECURITY2011 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Joe Wainscott, Executive Director

  2. 2011 Great Central US ShakeOut • When: April 19, 2011 10:15AM EDT (9:15AM CDT) • Where: Indiana & 10 other states • Who: Over 750,000 participants have registered • 1/3 are from Indiana!

  3. Should I Care About Earthquakes in Indiana? • Indiana is affected by two seismic zones • New Madrid Seismic Zone • Wabash Valley Seismic Zone • 1811 & 1812 New Madrid Earthquakes • Multiple earthquakes between M7.0-8.0 • Felt over 1 million square miles • Similar earthquake now could cause “the highest economic losses due to a natural disaster in the United States.”1 1. FEMA. 11/20/2008 http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/11/20/us-earthquake-study-idUSTRE4AJ9EV20081120

  4. Earthquake Impact

  5. Goals and Messages • To understand the earthquake risk in Indiana and what you can do to prepare • Preparing for an earthquake will help you prepare for other disasters

  6. What Can I Do? We can’t predict earthquakes, but we can reduce their effects by assessing our risks and preparing for them.

  7. Prepare for an Earthquake • Secure heavy items to walls or the floor • Place large objects on lower shelves • If you rent office space, contact your landlord before making structural changes • Back up your data files and documents • Have a plan for employees to work at home after the earthquake

  8. During an Earthquake • Get under a large, sturdy piece of furniture and hang onto it because you both can move during an earthquake. Cover your head with your arms - Be ready for aftershocks. • If you are outside stay away from power lines, tall buildings, or anything that could possibly fall on you. • If you are in a car, drive slowly to a clear location. Make sure nothing is around that could possible to fall on you, and remain in the car.

  9. After an Earthquake • Check for injuries and care for seriously injured. • Listen to radio or TV for further instructions. • If you hear a hissing or a gas leak noise, turn off main gas. Leave building immediately. • Put out small fires if there is any. • Check building for damage. • Do NOT re-enter building if it has structural damage.

  10. What Will Happen During the Drill? • When: April 19, 2011 at 10:15AM EDT (9:15AM CDT) • Drill as if earthquake occurred • Public address system • Follow up walk throughs • Media coverage

  11. Get Involved www.shakeout.org/centralus/

  12. Get Involved www.in.gov/dhs/shakeout

  13. Remember… Preparing for an earthquake will help you prepare for other disasters. Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed, Get Involved

  14. Contact Us Indiana Department of Homeland Security 302 West Washington Street Room E208 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 232-3980 www.in.gov/dhs

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