This document provides guidelines for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery during an earthquake. It lists steps to take before, during, and after an earthquake including bracing tall items, keeping hazardous materials secure, having an emergency kit ready, and determining evacuation routes. The emergency kit checklist recommends having a two week supply of water, non-perishable foods, manual can opener, flashlight, radio, first aid supplies, cash and important documents. Contact information is provided for emergency services.
This document provides guidelines for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery during an earthquake. It lists steps to take before, during, and after an earthquake including bracing tall items, keeping hazardous materials secure, having an emergency kit ready, and determining evacuation routes. The emergency kit checklist recommends having a two week supply of water, non-perishable foods, manual can opener, flashlight, radio, first aid supplies, cash and important documents. Contact information is provided for emergency services.
This document provides guidelines for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery during an earthquake. It lists steps to take before, during, and after an earthquake including bracing tall items, keeping hazardous materials secure, having an emergency kit ready, and determining evacuation routes. The emergency kit checklist recommends having a two week supply of water, non-perishable foods, manual can opener, flashlight, radio, first aid supplies, cash and important documents. Contact information is provided for emergency services.
Brace tall items to stop them from falling over. PLAN Drop Be aware of hazards. Water — two litres of water per person per day (include small Keep items that could cause Check for injuries and bottles) damage (ceiling fans, hanging apply first aid. Don't move Food that won't spoil, such as pictures, mirrors, etc) away from Cover anyone with serious canned food, energy bars and chairs, lounges and beds. injuries unless they're in dried foods (replace once a year) immediate danger. Manual can opener In your home, turn off Wind-up or battery-powered Make sure hazardous materials electricity and water. flashlight (and extra batteries) are stored in a secure place. Hold Check for damaged Wind-up or battery-powered radio wiring and fuel leaks. (and extra batteries) Don't light matches. First aid kit Prepare an emergency kit, and If you're indoors, stay there and Check for broken water, Extra keys for your car and house keep in an easily accessible shelter under a sturdy table, sewerage and electrical Cash, travellers' cheques and place. bench or door frame. mains. change Determine evacuation route, If you're outside, be aware of Be aware of aftershocks. Important family documents such and sites where you and your falling debris and stay clear of Assess your home or as identification, insurance and love ones can meet after an buildings, overhead structures, building for damage to bank records earthquake. walls, bridges, powerlines and walls, chimneys and roof Emergency plan — include a copy trees. and evacuate if in your kit as well as contact necessary. information
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