Disaster Preparedness Checklist for Earthquake

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What to Do When an Earthquake Occurs

• Get under a desk or table.

• If there is no desk or table near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner.

• Stay away from glass objects, windows, outside walls or doors, and anything that could break or fall such as lighting fixtures and shelves.

• Stay in place until the shaking stops and it has been confirmed by an evacuation officer/warden that it is safe to go outside.

• Follow your evacuation officer/warden or go through the nearest designated evacuation route, if there are no evacuation officers/wardens available.

• Do not use elevators and, as much as possible, avoid exposed wires.

• If you are trapped under debris, blow the whistle from your disaster preparedness kit repeatedly.

• If you do not have access to a whistle, tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can find you.

• Do not move about or kick up dust.

• Do not use candles or matches. Use the flashlight from your disaster preparedness kit instead.

• Shout only as a last resort.

• If you have confirmed that rescuers know your location, immediately stop shouting or blowing the whistle and cover your mouth with a handkerchief, face mask, or clothing.

How to Prepare for an Earthquake

• Move large heavy objects to lower shelves.

• Hang pictures and mirrors away from sofas and chairs.

• Fasten shelves and bookcases securely.

• Brace overhead light fixtures.

• Store flammable liquids in containers with tight-fitting lids.

• Learn how to turn off gas, water, and electricity.

• Develop an emergency evacuation plan.

• Conduct practice earthquake drills.

Earthquake Preparedness Kit

• Water: If kit is for one person - 1L/1000ml water bottles x 2 minimum If kit is for more than one person - 5 gallons of water minimum

• Non-perishable food and snacks (good for at least 3 days) Examples: canned or dehydrated food, dried cereals and fruits, nuts, crackers, jerky

• Can opener if non-perishable food includes canned goods

• Battery-powered radio with extra batteries

• Flashlight/s with extra batteries

• Whistle/s

• First aid kit

• Dust mask/s or face mask/s

• Antibacterial wipes

• Common and personal medications

• Hardhat/s

• Space blanket

• Portable wrench, pliers, and screwdriver

• Laminated and updated map of the area

• Identification card/s (who to contact, blood type, etc.)