According to the California Office of Emergency Services, most Californians are not prepared for a large-scale earthquake. Considering that the California Earthquake Authority believes that there is going to be an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 or higher, it is important to consider what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.
Preparing for an earthquake includes creating a household evacuation plan, making an emergency preparedness kit, and staying informed about your community’s risk and response plans. To make an evacuation plan, discuss with your family how to prepare and respond to an earthquake, as well as how to find each other in the event that an earthquake occured. Creating an emergency preparedness kit is extremely important. Kits typically include water, non-perishable food, flashlights, and a battery powered or hand-crank radio. You can find a detailed list of items to put in your kit on the Red Cross’s website.
Preparing for an earthquake includes creating a household evacuation plan, making an emergency preparedness kit, and staying informed about your community’s risk and response plans. To make an evacuation plan, discuss with your family how to prepare and respond to an earthquake, as well as how to find each other in the event that an earthquake occured. Creating an emergency preparedness kit is extremely important. Kits typically include water, non-perishable food, flashlights, and a battery powered or hand-crank radio. You can find a detailed list of items to put in your kit on the Red Cross’s website.
During an earthquake, make sure to move around as little as possible and to protect your head and torso. If you are indoors, stay there until you are sure it is safe to exit. It is important to remember to avoid using an elevator during and after an earthquake. If you are outdoors, try to get as far away from buildings, power lines, trees, and street lights as possible. If you are in a car, avoid bridges and power lines, pull over to a clear location, and stop. Stay inside the car until the shaking stops.
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"During an earthquake, make sure to move around as little as possible and to protect your head and torso."
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After an earthquake, return back to your home only when authorities say it is safe to do so. Make sure to get aid for any of your injuries before helping other injured persons. Be prepared for aftershocks or other disasters like landslides.
Now that you know what to do before, during, and after an earthquake, get prepared and stay safe!
Now that you know what to do before, during, and after an earthquake, get prepared and stay safe!