BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE:
- Have an available emergency kit that includes food and water, a first aid kit and basic emergency necessities such as a fire extinguisher, a flashlight and some extra batteries at home - Familiarize yourself with emergency exits for places that you regularly stay in - Pick a safe place for your home/school/office where you could stay in case of an earthquake - Practice the DROP, COVER, HOLD procedure and participate in earthquake drills - Have an emergency family communications plan - Learn how to turn off electricity, gas valves and water supply - Make sure that furniture and other items are safely stowed |