If you are driving, watch out for road hazards, including fallen trees, power lines, and damaged bridges and roads. If a power line fell onto your car during the earthquake, stay inside until trained personnel remove the wire.
Use the telephone only for emergencies. Keep the phone lines clear for emergency calls to get through. Listen to the radio for important information. Inspect your home for signs of structural damage, particularly to the foundation and chimney.
Damage to these areas can pose serious safety hazards in the months after an earthquake. Do not enter a structurally compromised structure.
Be prepared for aftershocks! Aftershocks can occur minutes, days, or months after an earthquake. Drop, Cover, and Hold on each time shaking occurs. Menu Search. Bookstore Sign In. Walnut St. Sign In Username Forgot your username? Password Forgot your password? Create Account. Account Verified Your account has already been verified. Store important family documents, such as birth certificates, passports, wills, financial documents, insurance polities, etc.
Identify an appropriate out-of-town contact that can act as a central point of contact in an emergency. Write down and exercise your plan with the entire family at least once a year. Make sure everybody has a copy and keeps it close at hand. For more information on making an emergency plan, call O-Canada or visit GetPrepared.
In an emergency you will need some basic supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. You may have some of the items already, such as a flashlight, battery-operated radio, food and water. The key is to make sure they are organized and easy to find. Year Published: UCERF3: A new earthquake forecast for California's complex fault system With innovations, fresh data, and lessons learned from recent earthquakes, scientists have developed a new earthquake forecast model for California, a region under constant threat from potentially damaging events.
Field, Edward H. Field, E. Geological Survey —, 6 p. Lamb, Rynn M. Year Published: Understanding risk and resilience to natural hazards Natural hazards threaten the safety and economic wellbeing of communities. Understanding risk and resilience to natural hazards; ; FS; ; Wood, Nathan. Year Published: Putting down roots in earthquake country-Your handbook for earthquakes in the Central United States This handbook provides information to residents of the Central United States about the threat of earthquakes in that area, particularly along the New Madrid seismic zone, and explains how to prepare for, survive, and recover from such events.
Year Published: The ShakeOut Scenario This is the initial publication of the results of a cooperative project to examine the implications of a major earthquake in southern California.
Jones, Lucile M. Year Published: Earthquake hazards: a national threat Earthquakes are one of the most costly natural hazards faced by the Nation, posing a significant risk to 75 million Americans in 39 States. Year Published: Putting down roots in earthquake country: Your handbook for the San Francisco Bay region This handbook provides information about the threat posed by earthquakes in the San Francisco Bay region and explains how you can prepare for, survive, and recover from these inevitable events.
Year Published: PAGER - Rapid Assessment and Notification of an Earthquake's Impact PAGER Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response is an automated alarm system being developed to rapidly and accurately assess the severity of damage caused by an earthquake and to provide emergency relief organizations, government agencies, and the media with an estimate of the societal impact from the potential catastrophe. Earle, Paul S. Filter Total Items: 7. Date published: October 16, Date published: October 9, Los Angeles will have the nation's toughest earthquake safety rules.
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January 25, Alerts could save lives and properties but several challenges remain. With millions at risk, why isn't full public alerting happening yet? February 23, Know the danger spots: windows, mirrors, hanging objects, fireplaces and tall, unsecured furniture.
Conduct practice drills. Physically place yourself in safe locations. Learn first aid and CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation from your local American Red Cross chapter or other community organization. Keep a list of emergency phone numbers. Learn how to shut off gas, water and electricity in case the lines are damaged. Safety note: Do not attempt to relight a gas pilot. Secure water heaters and appliances that could move enough to rupture lines.
Secure heavy furniture, hanging plants, heavy pictures or mirrors. Keep flammable or hazardous liquids in cabinets or on lower shelves. Maintain emergency food, water and other supplies, including a flashlight, a portable battery-operated radio, extra batteries, medicines, first aid kit and clothing.
During If indoors, stay there and take cover under a table, desk, or other sturdy furniture. Face away from windows and glass doors. A doorway without a door is an acceptable location in which to stand.
Lie, kneel or sit near a structurally sound interior wall or corner away from windows, brick fireplaces, glass walls, etc. Protect your head and body from falling or flying objects. Remain where you are until shaking stops.
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