EARTHQUAKE

ARE CAUSED BY:

PLATE TECTONICS

VOLCANIC ACTIVITIES

EARTH'S SURFACE
COLLAPSE

CAN RESULT TO:

PREPAREDNESS:
GROUND SHAKING
EMERGENCY PLAN
AVALANCHES
SECURING
STRUCTURES
TSUNAMIS
PRACTICING
LANDSLIDES SAFETY DRILLS
 IMPORTANT THINGS
IMPORTANT THINGS TO
TO DO
DO IN
IN
EARTHQUAKE
EARTHQUAKE
BEFORE
Prepare an emergency kit that
includes food, water, first aid
supplies, and other essentials.
Secure heavy furniture and
appliances to prevent them from
falling or toppling over.
Identify safe spots in your home or
workplace where you can take
cover during an earthquake.
Make sure you know how to turn off
gas and electricity in case of
damage to gas or electrical lines.
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DURING AFTER
Check yourself and others for
Drop down to the ground and take
injuries and provide first aid if
cover under a sturdy desk or table.
necessary.
Hold onto the legs of the furniture
Check for gas leaks, electrical
and cover your head and neck with
damage, and other hazards.
your arms.
Stay away from windows, mirrors,
Do not use elevators until they have
and other objects that can shatter
been inspected and deemed safe.
or break.
If you are outdoors, move to an
Listen to the news and follow the
open area away from buildings,
instructions of local authorities.
trees, and power lines.
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