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There is a misconception among Americans that only the West Coast experiences earthquakes. But the reality is an earthquake can occur anywhere in the US. Earthquakes strike without warning and large earthquakes can knock buildings or houses off their foundation resulting in significant destruction to property and potentially, loss of life. While we cannot control earthquakes, we can prepare for one. Being prepared can be the difference between escaping unscratched and suffering injuries, or worse.
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5 Tips to Survive An Earthquake There is a misconception among Americans that only the West Coast experiences earthquakes. But the reality is an earthquake can occur anywhere in the US. Earthquakes strike without warning and large earthquakes can knock buildings or houses off their foundation resulting in significant destruction to property and potentially, loss of life. While we cannot control earthquakes, we can prepare for one. Being prepared can be the difference between escaping unscratched and suffering injuries, or worse. Here are a few tips to help you survive an earthquake. 1. Be prepared Advanced preparation is key. Make a supply kit for you and your family, an emergency plan, and practice mock drills regularly. Such preparation will help you to survive whenever an earthquake strikes your city. Your survival kit should include- ● Enough water and food for a person for three days ● Communication tools such as a cell phone and a 2-way radio ● Flashlight and a multi-purpose tool ● Personal hygiene supplies ● A pair of clothing ● A first aid kit ● Any essential medication ● Spare batteries ● Cash Our Emergency Plans provides a detailed list of recommended items for a survival kit and information on creating a family emergency plan. Make sure your emergency kit is stored at a place where it could be easily accessed. Use an earthquake alert app or emergency plan application such as Our Emergency Plans, which keeps track of the items in your survival kit and reminds you when perishable items are about to expire. 2. During an earthquake, stay wherever you are You don’t know what situation you will be in if an earthquake strikes. Earthquakes can destabilize buildings and the land below our feet. Hence, trying to run or hurry out of your location can cause you to fall and injure yourself. Hence it is advisable to stay wherever you are. Here we have a few tips for staying safe during an earthquake. • Indoors Drop- When you are indoors, make sure to immediately move away from glass, bookshelves, light fixtures, or other things that could fall. Drop to the ground, except when you are in bed, as it
is considered a safer place. If you are in the kitchen, turn off the stove before you take cover. This will help you prevent any injury from the disaster and allow you to move easily to someplace safer once the shaking stops. Cover- Make sure to cover your head and body under something stable like a strong desk or table. In case there is nothing like that, make sure to stick close to the interior wall and cover your head using your arms. Maintain a safe distance from the glass windows and doors that can start breaking during a disaster. Hold- Make sure to grab on whatever large and stable object you get and don't let it go until the shaking stops completely. • On the road While on the road, you need to pull over away from a power line, light poles, and overpass as soon as possible. Wait until the movement finally stops. Moreover, keep your radio on to receive emergency instructions. Now, you have to be alert and aware of the road hazards once you begin driving again and be prepared to stop the car if you feel an aftershock. • Outdoors In case you are outdoors when the earthquake hits, make sure to move away from exterior building walls and other hazardous objects as quickly as possible. Once you have reached a safe area, stay close to the ground, and wait until the shaking stops. The CDC website provides detailed information on how to react to an ongoing earthquake in different scenarios. 3. After the earthquake move to safety After an earthquake strikes, it is vital to keep yourself away from potential hazardous things quickly and safely. Go outside and reach an area that is far from power lines and piles of debris. Always use stairs during such situations. Aftershocks can also be hazardous, so make sure to stay away from exterior walls. Moreover, don't try to move anything on your own, instead, wait for help to arrive. 4. Be Prepared for aftershocks and other related emergencies After an earthquake strikes, there can be aftershocks or other related emergencies such as a tsunami, landslides, or fires. It can occur anytime in minutes, days, or weeks of an initial quake. The more the earthquake’s intensity, the more severe the aftershocks will be. Keep your earthquake alert app on to receive all notifications after the quake. Our Emergency Plans- Earthquake Alert and Family Emergency Plans Application
Owing to the fact that disasters can strike anytime, it is advisable to create and use an emergency plan for you and your family. An app that includes earthquake alerts, and helps you maintain a survival kit, your planned evacuation routes, and tools to communicate during an emergency can go a long way in helping you stay safe. . Our Emergency Plans provide all this and more. Visit https://www.ouremergencyplans.com/ to learn more.
