EARTHQUAKE SAFETY PROCEDURES
WHAT TO DO DURING AN EARTHQUAKE:
If you are indoors, stay there.
Get under a desk or table
or stand in a doorway or
corner. Remember, stay clear of
windows, bookcases, china
cabinets, mirrors and fireplaces.
If you happen to be in the
kitchen, turn off the stove at the
first sign of shaking and quickly
take cover under a counter
or table, or in a doorway.
If you are outside, get into an
open area away from buildings,
trees, walls and power
lines. Roll yourself into a ball
for
protection from flying objects.
If in a crowded, public place, do
not rush for the doorway, move
away from display shelves
containing objects that may fall.
If in a car, pull to the side of
the road and stop the car.
Do not park on or under bridges,
overpasses or power lines.
Remain in your vehicle until the
earthquake is over. Listen to
your radio for further
information.
SUPPLIES NEEDED TO KEEP ON HAND
FOR AN EARTHQUAKE
FLASHLIGHT with spare batteries:
Keep the flashlight beside your bed.
Do not use matches or candles
after an earthquake until you are
certain no gas leaks exist.
PORTABLE RADIO with spare batteries:
Most telephones will be out of order
or used for emergency purposes,
so radios will be your best source
of information.
FIRST AID KIT: Have a first aid
book and be somewhat familiar
with basic first aid.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: Keep a fire extinguisher handy for
small fires.
Some extinguishers are only good
for certain types of fires -
electrical, grease or gas.
FOOD: It is practical to always
keep a supply of non-perishable food
on hand which can be rotated into
your diet and replenished on a
regular basis.
WATER: Use water sparingly from
your hot water heater drain valve
for drinking.
Print out a copy of this document
for future reference.
Similar instructions may be found
in any telephone directory.