“In an earthquake, I shouldn’t run  Learn how to

out of the house- I should run into shut off all

it” -Tony Danza
Earthquake
The sudden and shaking
of the ground, sometimes
causing great destruction
as a result of movement
within the earth’s crust or
volcanic action.
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE?
BEFORE
utilities in your
home.
Assemble readily OUTDOORS
accessible essentials 3-day supply of Move to clear area. Watch
water, 3-day earthquake Evacuation out for falling debris.
kit. Food Avoid downed power lines,
for 7-14 days. broken pipes, and sink
holes.
Turn off gas tanks to
reduce the chances of
further WHEN DRIVING
hazards. Pull over, set the
brake, and stay in
the car until the
CREATE A MAP shaking stops. If near
Create a map that tells you where to go and downed power lines,
wait in your car for help.
which way to go after an earthquake, and to
prevent other hazards.

PREPARE AFTER
DURING SITUATION ASSESSMENT
Prepare a handy  Determine damage to
emergency supply kit INSIDE THE HOUSE AND AT immediate environment.
with first aid kit. SCHOOL/ WORKPLACE  Check for small fires,
gas, water, and
downed
lines.
 Check family, friends,
and
HAVE A PLAN neighbors, and
 Conduct assess health and injury.
Earthquake
 Drills plan
Drop! Cover! Hold on! COMMUNICATION
Drop the floor and crouch beneath a ESTABLISHMENT
Emergency
table or desk. Protect your head and
neck. Hold tight to your cover. Coordinate with
It is safer to hold on to your position community
until the earthquakes has stopped to according to
Communication.
prevent falling objects from hitting you. communications
plan.
 Tune in to your emergency
radio.Text instead of
calling.

EARTHQUAKE SAFETY BROCHURE

SCIENCE 8