What do You do AFTER an Earthquake?
Last week, I talked about different methods of evacuation in different settings, such as outdoors.
This week, I would like to present what action to take after an earthquake has passed by.
Since earthquakes are so unpredictable, you may feel dazed or scared after an earthqake happens; and this is completely natural.
But once your head becomes clearer, it's time to take a look around you to see what has happened, and if there are any new dangers around you, such as fires or broken debris that may have resulted from the earthquake.
Below is a checklist of things to make sure right after an earthquake has just happened.
Some of the check marks may be unnecessary, depending on where you are at the time of the earthquake. For example, if you are not at home during the time of the earthquake, you may be unable to to check for gas leaks at your home or to replace all telephone receivers for emergency only.
But here is the checklist:
The checklist is from the LA Fire Department Emergency Preparedness Booklet. Here is the full booklet online: http://www.cert-la.com/EmergPrepBooklet.pdf
Get ready. Now.
Your Emergency Preparedness
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