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EARTHQUAKE | °°" The shaking of the earth caused by waves moving on and below the earth’s surface and causing surface faulting, tremors, vibration, liquefaction, landslides, aftershocks, and/or tsunamis ‘THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE DONE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE: BEFORE an Earthquake DURING an Earthquake AFTER an Earthquake Develop anemergency plan Donot panic, remain calm Stay calm + Familiarize yourself with your _ Ifinside a building: Check yourself for any injuries place of workorresidence = Donot jump fromthe building» Check for injured or trapped Take note of hotlines and Leave the building assoonas —_peoplenear the affected area emergency numbers possible Seek medical help Prepare a supply kit ~ Ifthe buildingis structurally Check for hazards in your =food, water & clothing, sturdy, stay inside and brace surroundings first aid supplies, yourselfinadoorwayorstay Check water and electric lines, - mobile phone beside or underneath sturdy for defects or damage -whistle furniture Listen to the radio or watch flash light &extrabbatteries «outdoors: local TV Secure heavyfurniture and = Movetoanopenarea Inspect gas, water, and electric objects ~Ifdriving, pull ver to theside lines for any damage and leak of the road Evacuate immediately if you ~Stayaslowaspossibleinside smell gas. the vehicle Stay away from damaged buildings DOHHOTLINE:711-1001to02 @dohgov.obh [NEY officialborgov

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