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Earthquakes

Earthquakes. CERT Basic Training Hazards. An Earthquake is…. A sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the Earth’s crust Caused by a sudden release of stresses Usually less than 25 miles below the surface. Earthquake Damage. Collapsed buildings

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Earthquakes

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  1. Earthquakes CERT Basic Training Hazards

  2. An Earthquake is… CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Earthquakes • A sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the Earth’s crust • Caused by a sudden release of stresses • Usually less than 25 miles below the surface

  3. Earthquake Damage CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Earthquakes Collapsed buildings Damage to utilities, structures, and roads Fires and explosions Structural instability, e.g., dams

  4. Likelihood of an Earthquake CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Earthquakes • Greatest likelihood • Western United States • San Andreas Fault • Western Oregon and Washington • Alaskan coast • New Madrid Fault Zone in Missouri • Few pockets on East Coast • Coastal South Carolina • New England

  5. Earthquake Statistics CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Earthquakes 75 million Americans in 39 states face significant risk Residents of California face the highest risk (17 million people) followed by residents of western Washington State 4 million people along New Madrid Fault Zone at great risk Residents of Massachusetts, North Carolina, and South Carolina also at risk

  6. Richter Scale CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Earthquakes Small: 5.0 to 5.9 Moderate: 6.0 to 6.9 Major: 7.0 to 7.9 Great: 8.0 or greater

  7. Earthquake Preparedness CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Earthquakes Develop home earthquake plan Conduct earthquake drills Develop plan for reuniting family members Develop family communication plan Keep supplies on hand

  8. Earthquake Preparedness CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Earthquakes Store heavy and breakable objects on low shelves Secure bookshelves and water heaters Install flexible pipe Move beds away from windows Move or secure hanging objects over beds, sofas, or chairs Keep shoes and flashlight under bed

  9. During an Earthquake CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Earthquakes Drop, cover, and hold If indoors, stay there until shaking stops If outdoors, find a spot away from buildings, trees, streetlights, power lines, and overpasses If in a vehicle, drive to clear spot and stop

  10. After an Earthquake CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Earthquakes • First: • Check selves for injuries • Protect selves from further danger • Then: • Extinguish small fires • Clean up spills • Inspect home for damage • Help neighbors • Tune to Emergency Alert System (EAS) • Expect aftershocks

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