Earthquake Disaster Preparedness

History of earthquakes in your area: Short story?

What plates or seismic activity affects your region?

What other utilities could be affected by the Earthquake?

Risk for Tsunami in your area?

BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE

Prepare an emergency kit and make a family communications plan. (Click Here)
Fasten shelves securely and place large or heavy objects on lower shelves.
Breakable items should be stored in low, closed cabinets with a latch.
Heavy wall items should be attached securely and away from beds, couches, or anywhere people might be underneath.
Brace overhead light fixtures and top-heavy lamps.
Have defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections repaired by a qualified professional.
Secure water heater, refrigerator, furnace and gas appliances with strapping or bolting. If recommended by your gas company, have an automatic vibration shut-off valve installed.
Keep cracks in ceiling or foundation repaired and check often for structural defects.
Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products on bottom shelves in closed cabinets with a latch.
Locate safest spot in each room under a sturdy table or against inside wall. No doorways.
Hold family earthquake drills: Drop, cover and hold on.

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EARTHQUAKE STATS FROM THE LAST 50 YEARS OR THE LIKELINESS OF IT

HAPPENING, ETC. A STORY OF A CLIENT WHO HAD AN EARTHQUAKE CLAIM ETC

CLOSURES FOR SCHOOLS & DAYCARES