Earthquakes
Surviving an earthquake and reducing its health impact requires preparation, planning, and practice. Far in advance, you can gather emergency supplies, identify and reduce possible hazards in your home, and practice what to do during and after an earthquake. Learning what actions to take can help you and your family to remain safe and healthy in the event of an earthquake.
What You Should Know
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Earthquake Preparedness
- Preparing for an Earthquake
Practice drills, evacuation plans, reuniting... - Emergency Supplies
Supply lists for the home, office, automobiles... - Food & Water Concerns
Water storage and purification, safe water sources... - Inspecting for Home Hazards
Checklist to help you identify and correct possible home hazards...
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During an Earthquake
- What to do During an Earthquake
Indoor and outdoor safety, high-rise buildings, automobiles... -
After an Earthquake
- After an Earthquake
Aftereffects, injuries... - People with Special Needs
People with disabilities, children... - Injuries: Information for Clinicians NEW! May 12, 2008
Treating crush injury and crush syndrome...
Additional Information
- When the Power Goes Out
Preparing for & coping with a sudden loss of power. - Mass Casualty Preparedness and Response
Coping with traumatic events, mass trauma fact sheets, response tools.
- Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Never use generators, grills, camp stoves, or similar devices inside your home, basement, garage, or camper… - MMWRs