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Seven steps to earthquake safety
PREPARE
Step 1:
Secure it now!
Reducing and/or eliminating hazards
throughout your home, neighbourhood,
workplace and school can greatly reduce
your risk of injury or death following the
next earthquake or other disaster.
 Conduct a "hazard hunt" to help identify
and fix things such as unsecured ,
televisions, Computers, book cases,
furniture, unstrapped water heaters, etc.
 Securing these items now will help to
protect you tomorrow.
Step 2:
Make a Plan
Planning for an earthquake, terrorist attack,
or other emergency is not much different from
planning for a party or vacation.
Make sure that your emergency plan
includes evacuation and reunion plans; your
out-of-state contact person's name and
number; the location of your emergency
supplies and other pertinent information.
By planning now, you will be ready for the
next emergency.
Step 3:
Make Disaster Kits
Everyone should have disaster supplies kits stored in
accessible locations at home, at work and in your
vehicle.

Having emergency supplies readily available can
reduce the impact of an earthquake, a terrorist incident
or other emergency on you and your family.

 Your disaster supplies kits should include food, water,
flashlights, portable radios, batteries, a first aid kit, cash,
extra medications, a whistle, fire extinguisher, etc.
Step 4:
Is your place safe?
Most houses are not as safe as they could be.

 Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, there are
things that you can do to improve the structural integrity
of your home.

Some of the things that you might consider checking
include inadequate foundations, un braced cripple walls
soft first storey, un reinforced masonry and vulnerable
pipes.

Consult an engineer to help you identify your building's
weaknesses and begin to fix them now.
PROTECT
Step 5:
DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON!
• Learn what to do during an earthquake,
whether you're at home, at work, at school or just
out and about.
• Taking the proper actions, such as "Drop, Cover,
and Hold On", can save lives and reduce your
risk of death or injury.
• During earthquakes, drop to the floor, take cover
under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on to it
firmly. Be prepared to move with it until the
shaking stops .
RECOVER
Step 6:
Check it Out!
One of the first things you should do following a
major disaster is
To check for injuries and damages that need
immediate attention.
 Make sure you are trained in first aid and in
damage assessment techniques.
You should be able to administer first aid and
To identify hazards such as damaged domestic
gas connections, water, sewage and electrical
lines..
Step 7:
Communicate and
   Recover!
Following a major disaster, communication will be
an important step in your recovery efforts.
Turn on your portable radio for information and
safety advisories.
 If your home is damaged, contact your
insurance agent right away to begin your claims
process.
ARE
   YOU
PREPARED??

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Seven steps to earthquake safety

  • 4. Reducing and/or eliminating hazards throughout your home, neighbourhood, workplace and school can greatly reduce your risk of injury or death following the next earthquake or other disaster.  Conduct a "hazard hunt" to help identify and fix things such as unsecured , televisions, Computers, book cases, furniture, unstrapped water heaters, etc.  Securing these items now will help to protect you tomorrow.
  • 6. Planning for an earthquake, terrorist attack, or other emergency is not much different from planning for a party or vacation. Make sure that your emergency plan includes evacuation and reunion plans; your out-of-state contact person's name and number; the location of your emergency supplies and other pertinent information. By planning now, you will be ready for the next emergency.
  • 8. Everyone should have disaster supplies kits stored in accessible locations at home, at work and in your vehicle. Having emergency supplies readily available can reduce the impact of an earthquake, a terrorist incident or other emergency on you and your family.  Your disaster supplies kits should include food, water, flashlights, portable radios, batteries, a first aid kit, cash, extra medications, a whistle, fire extinguisher, etc.
  • 9. Step 4: Is your place safe?
  • 10. Most houses are not as safe as they could be.  Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, there are things that you can do to improve the structural integrity of your home. Some of the things that you might consider checking include inadequate foundations, un braced cripple walls soft first storey, un reinforced masonry and vulnerable pipes. Consult an engineer to help you identify your building's weaknesses and begin to fix them now.
  • 12. Step 5: DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON!
  • 13. • Learn what to do during an earthquake, whether you're at home, at work, at school or just out and about. • Taking the proper actions, such as "Drop, Cover, and Hold On", can save lives and reduce your risk of death or injury. • During earthquakes, drop to the floor, take cover under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on to it firmly. Be prepared to move with it until the shaking stops .
  • 16. One of the first things you should do following a major disaster is To check for injuries and damages that need immediate attention.  Make sure you are trained in first aid and in damage assessment techniques. You should be able to administer first aid and To identify hazards such as damaged domestic gas connections, water, sewage and electrical lines..
  • 18. Following a major disaster, communication will be an important step in your recovery efforts. Turn on your portable radio for information and safety advisories.  If your home is damaged, contact your insurance agent right away to begin your claims process.
  • 19. ARE YOU PREPARED??