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EARTHQUAKE SAFETY

EARTHQUAKE SAFETY. FIWC DET SAN DIEGO. BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE 1. Store heavy objects near ground or floor. 2. Secure tall objects, like bookcases to the wall. 3. Secure gas appliances to prevent broken gas lines and fires. 4. Learn where your exits, evacuation route, and meeting places are.

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EARTHQUAKE SAFETY

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  1. EARTHQUAKE SAFETY FIWC DET SAN DIEGO

  2. BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE 1. Store heavy objects near ground or floor. 2. Secure tall objects, like bookcases to the wall. 3. Secure gas appliances to prevent broken gas lines and fires. 4. Learn where your exits, evacuation route, and meeting places are. 5. Keep emergency items , such as a flashlight, first aid kit and spare clothes in your car or office.

  3. DURING AN EARTHQUAKE 1. If indoors, stay in the building. 2. Take shelter under solid furniture, i.e. tables or desks, 3. Keep away from overhead fixtures, windows, cabinets and bookcases. 4. If driving- STOP, but stay in the vehicle. Do not stop under trees, lightposts, electrical power lines or signals. 5. If outside, stay outside. Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, power lines and roadways.

  4. AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE 1. Check for injuries. 2. Check for safety hazards: fire, electrical, gas leaks, etc. 3. Do not use telephones and roadways unless necessary. Keep them open for emergency use. 4. Be prepared for aftershocks. Turn your radio to an EAS station for an emergency message. (San Diego AM 1130 KSDO, or AM 760 KFMB). The EAS (Emergncy Alert System) replaced the old EBS (Emergency Broadcast System). 5. Evacuate to shelters as instructed.

  5. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, SEE THE SAFETY BULLETIN BOARD LOCATED BY THE SODA MACHINE. MAY IS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MONTH Note: Muster on the beach for further instruction after an earthquake while at work. Stay away from the parking lot area. THE END

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