Do you know how to actually protect agree to meet up if something terrible *Monitor emergency radio, news radio, *Avoid
dio, *Avoid Damaged Structures and Watch
yourself during an earthquake or
hurricane? What about a tornado or
fire? You've probably heard lots of
conflicting information over the years.
Before
*Keep your family's most important
documents, like birth certificates,
passports, and social security cards in
a safe place in case you need to grab
them and leave the house.
*Make sure you have a well-stocked go-
bag that will keep you safe, warm, fed,
and any medical needs you have taken
care. Include things like emergency
food and water, an emergency radio,
batteries,a charged cell phone just for
911 purposes.
*Make sure you and your family have a
planned and practiced escape route
from your home, and a place you all
happens.
*Make sure you're familiar with the
emergency or disaster plan at your
office or in your school. Your company
should have evacuation routes from
your workplace and meet-up locations
outside of the building.
*Practice drills with your
family,classmates(or coworkers.)
* Find High Ground, Get Ready to Leave
During
*Stay Low and Get Away from Windows
or Exterior Walls.
*If you're driving when a warning is
issued, try to drive to the closest place
you can take shelter.
*Hunker Down, Evacuate When Ordered
or television news for relevant for Aftershocks
information.
*Avoid Floodwater and Stay Out of the
*Secure your home and shelter in Way
place.
*Stay Safe and Pick Up The Pieces
*Obey evacuation orders.
*Ensure people's wellbeing
*Get Under Something Sturdy or Find
an Open Space. *Rebuild essential infrastructure
*Get Under Something Sturdy or Find *Help economic recovery
an Open Space. If you're outdoors, get
away from tall objects that may
collapse. *Rehabilitate the environment
*If you're in a vehicle, stop quickly, but
try to stay clear of those tall objects.
After
* Watch for Debris, Nails, and Damaged
Structures
* Watch for Lingering Storms or
Flooding