PREPAREDNESS

ARE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PREPARED FOR AN EARTHQUAKE?

Creating a family plan is one of the first steps you can take.

Pick a meeting place in your neighborhood, as well as a regional meeting place.

Plan 2 evacuation routes from your neighborhood in case one route is blocked.  Discuss evacuation procedures with your neighbors and create networks.

Locate 2 ways out of each room in your home.Practice emergency plans with family and neighbors.Decide on a mutual contact who lives out of town.Know where and how to shut off utilities.Be prepared to survive on your own for at least 3-4 days.Teach children how to dial emergency numbers like 9-1-

1, and keep emergency numbers (i.e. fi re department, local police station, ambulance, etc.) posted near phones.

Know fi rst-aid skills, especially CPR.Be well insured.

MAKING A PLAN:

72 HOUR KITS

It is critical that each member of the family have a 72 hour kit on hand. After an earthquake, FEMA, or other assistance, may not be available for several days. This will allow you to survive on your own until further helpcan reach you.

Water (One gallon a day per person, for three days) Food (Non-perishable, three-day supply) Radio First aid kit Whistle, fl are or other items that could assist you in signaling for

help Emergency blanket Dusk mask Wet wipes, garbage bags, etc. (for personal sanitation) Tools, such as a wrench or pliers (to turn off power or util ities) Local maps Waterproof matches Flashlight Athletic shoes Extra pair of eyeglasses Medications

BASIC ITEMS TO INCLUDE IN A 72 HOUR KIT:

FOOD STORAGE

Power outages, crumbled buildings, and other suchfactors may prevent you from accessing your local grocery store. Having apersonal food storageis also important whenpreparing your homefor and earthquake or other natural disasters.

Select foods that require no refr igerat ion, preparat ion or cooking and l i t t le or no water.

Pack a manual can opener and eat ing utensi ls . Avoid salty foods, as they wi l l make you thirsty. Choose foods your family wi l l eat Some suggested foods to store:

Ready-to -eat canned meats, f ru its and vegetables Protein or fruit bars Dry cereal or granola Peanut butter Dr ied fruit Nuts Crackers Canned ju ices Non-per ishable pasteur ized milk H igh energy foods Vitamins Food for infants

PREPARING YOUR FOOD STORAGE:

WHAT DO YOU DO DURING AN EARTHQUAKE?

IMMEDIATELY SEEK COVER

Move away from windows and/or large objects that may fall on you. Duck and seek cover under a sturdy object, such as a table ordoorway, and hold on tight.

Check for injuries and provide fi rst aidBe prepared for aftershocksCheck for damage and shut off utilities if neededClean up dangerous spillsListen to radio for emergency instructionsNotify family as soon as possible

AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE YOU SHOULD:

EARTHQUAKE AFTERMATH

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Benthien, Mark et al. California Emergency Management Agency. 2011 Putting down roots in earthquake country. Web. Nov. 10, 2012

“Shake Out Recommended earthquake safety actions.” Great Shake Out. Earthquake Country Alliance. Web. Sept. 15,2012.

Salt Lake Valley, Salt lake County Health Department, Family Emergency Preparedness Guide. Web. Nov. 11, 2012

WORKS CITED:

Jose Velarde, Kaitlin Hutchinson, Michelle Pike and Vanessa Thompson

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