Earthquake Safety Steps
October 5, 2009 by Elise
Filed under Earthquakes
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
What To Do
These steps were developed by members of the Earthquake Country Alliance and are based on many existing resources and the advice of many organizations. Earthquake Country Alliance member have specific things they need to do before, during, and after an earthquake so as to reduce earthquake damage and injuries, and to speed recovery. But, you need to do your part.
1. Identify potential hazards in your home and begin to fix them.
2. Create a disaster-preparedness plan.
3. Prepare disaster supplies kits.
4. Identify your building’s potential weaknesses and begin to fix them.
5. Protect yourself during earthquake shaking- drop, cover, and hold on.
6. After the earthquake, check for injuries and damage.
7. When safe, continue to follow your disaster preparedness plan.
Source: Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country