be perpared earthquake flyer info

1. HAZARD HUNT - Conduct a Hazard Hunt of your environment Few items you might want to include in your Earthquake
and eliminate objects that have the potential to cause injuries. kit that you should ideally have in your home, your car
• Store heaviest items on lower shelves of cabinets. and at work:
• Store lightweight, non-breakable items on higher levels.
• Securely anchor wardrobes, freestanding closets, dressers • Medication, prescription list, a copy of your family's medical
and bookcases to the wall. insurance cards, your doctor's name and contact information
• Free standing bookshelves, especially in an office • First aid kit and handbook
setting, should be bolted to the floor and to ceiling • Dust mask
posts. In addition to bolting the item to the wall, put • Extra eyeglasses in a strong case or another pair of
guard rails or ‘fences’ on open shelves so that item contact lenses, plus cleaning solution
can not slide off. • A whistle to alert rescuers to your location
• Tall, heavy lamps, vases, figurines – if you • Sturdy shoes
display fragile items on open shelves or tables • Emergency cash or traveler's checks - at least $30
use industrial Velcro to attach items to stands. per person
• Hang planters on hooks that can be curved over • Road maps
to form a circle so that the wire or cord cannot • A hard-copy list of emergency out-of-area contact
jump free. phone numbers
• Wall mirrors are securely bolted to walls. • Snack foods that are high in water and calories
• Ensure shelves are securely bolted to • Canned goods and a non-electric can opener
walls. Adjustable shelves, the board of • Working flashlights with extra batteries and light
which rest on wall brackets, can be bulbs or light sticks
stabilized with clips or wire to connect the • A battery-operated radio
board to the bracket. Remember to use • A fire-extinguisher
guard rails on shelves and do not • Personal hygiene supplies with special
place chairs, desks, beds etc. beneath consideration for the elderly, disabled, small
shelves where items can fall on people. children and animals
• Window Air Conditioners – make sure they are securely • Copies of personal identification - driver's license, a work ID card,
fastened and bolted into their spaces, so they do not fall out. Social Security card
• Copies of vital documents like insurance policies
• Hanging Lamp or Chandeliers – make sure they are securely
• Store one gallon of water per person for at least seven days. Water
fastened to the ceiling.
should also never be stored on concrete - concrete can leech
• Attach TVs and computers to their stands with industrial Velcro
chemicals into the water, contaminating it. Water should instead be
or bolt the items to the stand. Cart wheels must be able to be
stored in a cool, dark place on a wooden pallet or shelf in a location
locked so cart will not roll around wildly.
where it will not destroy other supplies in cases of leaks.
• Locate bed near an interior wall, away from windows and • Wrenches to turn off gas and water
hanging light fixtures or any item that may fall on you while in • Work gloves and protective goggles
bed. If the bed must be next to a glass window, install shatter- • Heavy-duty plastic bags for waste and to serve as tarps, rain
resistant plastic film, another alternative is tempered glass. ponchos, etc.
• Be sure that the bed is not on rollers, and if it is on bare floor, • Charcoal or gas grill for outdoor cooking and matches if needed
use plastic non-skid coasters to reduce sliding. • Cooking utensils
• Heavy picture above bed – should be hung from fixtures that • Pet food and restrains
can adequately bear their weight. • Comfortable, warm clothing and extra socks
• Cabinet doors not fastened – install proper latches on • Blankets or sleeping bags, maybe even a tent
cupboard doors that will not open if the object tilts over or is
shaken.
• Medicine cabinet doors not fastened – the primary hazard in
the bathroom during an earthquake is broken glass. Make sure
the doors of your medicine cabinet can be secured with a latch.
• Unattached Water Heaters – To prevent the water heater from
moving or toppling over, wrap it with two metal straps or chains,
near the top and bottom and bolt the ends to the wall.
• Gas Stove with Rigid Feed Line – use flexible gas lines that will
not break during an earthquake releasing gas.
• House not bolted to foundation – ensure that houses/ buildings
are properly attached to their foundations.