Basic Safety Tips for Earthquake Preparedness
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Basic Safety Tips , for Earthquake , Preparedness.
'Newsweek' recently spoke
with experts to offer readers
a guide on earthquake preparedness. .
Here are five things they suggested:.
1. Check your home for hazards. , Secure heavy items like bookcases,
water heaters and televisions. .
Store heavy or breakable
items on low shelves. .
2. Consider making home improvements. , Check for any structural issues
that could cause a building to collapse
in the event of an earthquake. .
3. Make a plan, Experts suggest creating a family
emergency communications plan
that includes an out-of-state contact. .
They also recommend planning a place
to meet if you should get separated. .
4. Make a supply kit. , Include a flashlight, a fire extinguisher, a whistle,
and enough food and water for several days.
A hand-crank charger would allow you to charge your cell phone in the event of a power outage. .
5. Build a mutual aid network, Get to know your neighbors
and create a community
emergency preparedness plan. .
According to the California Academy of Sciences, in the event of an earthquake you should...
... "drop to the ground, find cover under a table
or other sturdy piece of furniture, , and hold on until the shaking stops."
'Newsweek' recently spoke
with experts to offer readers
a guide on earthquake preparedness. .
Here are five things they suggested:.
1. Check your home for hazards. , Secure heavy items like bookcases,
water heaters and televisions. .
Store heavy or breakable
items on low shelves. .
2. Consider making home improvements. , Check for any structural issues
that could cause a building to collapse
in the event of an earthquake. .
3. Make a plan, Experts suggest creating a family
emergency communications plan
that includes an out-of-state contact. .
They also recommend planning a place
to meet if you should get separated. .
4. Make a supply kit. , Include a flashlight, a fire extinguisher, a whistle,
and enough food and water for several days.
A hand-crank charger would allow you to charge your cell phone in the event of a power outage. .
5. Build a mutual aid network, Get to know your neighbors
and create a community
emergency preparedness plan. .
According to the California Academy of Sciences, in the event of an earthquake you should...
... "drop to the ground, find cover under a table
or other sturdy piece of furniture, , and hold on until the shaking stops."