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EARTHQUAKE

EARTHQUAKE. EARTHQUAKE SAFETY CHECKLIST. Earthquake is a sudden , rapid shaking of earth caused by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes strikes suddenly , without warning, and they can occur anytime of the year, day or night. What is Earthquake.

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EARTHQUAKE

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  1. EARTHQUAKE EARTHQUAKE SAFETY CHECKLIST

  2. Earthquake is a sudden , rapid shaking of earth caused by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes strikes suddenly , without warning, and they can occur anytime of the year, day or night. What is Earthquake

  3. Be aware of fire evacuation and earthquake plans. • Pick safe places in each room of your home, workplace and/or school. • Practice drop, cover and hold on in each safe place. • Keep and maintain an emergency supplies kit in an easy-to-access location. How can I prepare?

  4. If you are inside when the shaking starts … • Drop, cover and hold on. Move as little as possible. • If you are in bed, stay there, curl up and hold on. • Stay away from windows to avoid being injured by shattered glass. • Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. What should I do during earthquake?

  5. If you are outside when the shaking starts … • Find a clear spot and drop to the ground. • If you are in a vehicle, pull over to a clear location and stop. • If a power line falls on your vehicle, do not get out. Wait for assistance. • If you are in a mountainous area or near unstable slopes or cliffs, be alert for falling rocks and other debris. Landslides are often triggered by earthquakes.

  6. After an earthquake, the disaster may continue. Expect and prepare for potential aftershocks, landslides or even a tsunami. Tsunamis are often generated by earthquakes. • Each time you feel an aftershock, drop, cover and hold on. • Check yourself for injuries and get first aid, if necessary, before helping injured or trapped persons. • Look quickly for damage in and around your home and get everyone out if your home is unsafe. • Stay out of damaged buildings What do I do after an earthquake?

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