Before the Earthquake
• Check for hazards in the home • Identify safe places in each room
• Locate safe places outdoors
• Ensure all family members know how to respond after an earthquake
• Have disaster supplies on
• Develop an emergency communications plan in case of separation during the earthquake
• Always keep valuables near exit
•Practise earthquake drills as a family
•Secure Bookshelves
•Make an emergency survival kit (Should be placed near exit)It should include:
• Locate safe places outdoors
• Ensure all family members know how to respond after an earthquake
• Have disaster supplies on
• Develop an emergency communications plan in case of separation during the earthquake
• Always keep valuables near exit
•Practise earthquake drills as a family
•Secure Bookshelves
•Make an emergency survival kit (Should be placed near exit)It should include:
- A Radio
- Flashlight
- First Aid Kit
- Food Supplies
During the Earthquake
• If indoors: Take cover under a piece of heavy furniture or against an inside wall and stay inside
• If outdoors: Move into the open, away from buildings, street lights, and utility wires and remain there until shaking stops
• If in a moving vehicle: Stop quickly, stay in vehicle, move to a clear area away from buildings, trees, overpasses, or utility wires
•During this time use your radio to listen to news.
•Use your survival kit for dangers and food
• If outdoors: Move into the open, away from buildings, street lights, and utility wires and remain there until shaking stops
• If in a moving vehicle: Stop quickly, stay in vehicle, move to a clear area away from buildings, trees, overpasses, or utility wires
•During this time use your radio to listen to news.
•Use your survival kit for dangers and food
After the Earthquake
• Be prepared for after shocks
• Help injured or trapped persons and give first aid where appropriate
• Listen to a battery operated radio for emergency information
• Stay out of damaged buildings and return home only when authorities say it is safe
• Improve safety after earthquake by evacuating if necessary and moving towards a space free of structures.
• Help injured or trapped persons and give first aid where appropriate
• Listen to a battery operated radio for emergency information
• Stay out of damaged buildings and return home only when authorities say it is safe
• Improve safety after earthquake by evacuating if necessary and moving towards a space free of structures.