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
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