FAQ - Earthquake Preparedness
Q: How can I plan ahead for an EQ?
A:
- Make sure each member of your family knows what to do no matter where they are when EQs occur:
- Establish a mtg place where you can all reunite afterward
- Find out about EQ plans developed by children's school or day care
- Remember transportation may be disrupted, keep some emergency supplies--food, liquids, and comfortable shoes, for example--at work
- KNOW where you gas, electric and water main shutoffs are and how to turn them off if there is a leak or electrical short. Make sure older members of the family can shut off utilities
- LOCATE your nearest fire and police stations and emergency medical facility
- TALK to your neighbors--how could they help you, or you them after an EQ
- TAKE Red Cross First Aid and CPR Training Course.
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