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BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE
Move or secure things that could fall on you. Look for heavy objects such as books and potted plants on high shelves, computer terminals, and top-heavy furniture that could topple or fall and injure you during an earthquake. Determine how such items can be secured. If they cannot be secured, be ready to move away from them in an earthquake.
Be ready to move away from windows and glass partitions because they can break during an earthquake.
Store emergency supplies in an accessible location.
Know emergency procedures and the locations of emergency exits, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers.
Learn the Drop, Cover, and Hold On protective action, and teach it to your family & friends (covered in next section).
Hold earthquake drills throughout the year and participate in the Utah ShakeOut.
Prepare a communication plan, and share it with all family members.
Prepare a 14-day food and water storage.
DURING AN EARTHQUAKE
Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
Take cover under something sturdy, such as a desk, table or heavy furniture.
If you are in bed, stay there.
If you are not in bed, drop to the ground so an earthquake doesn’t drop you to the ground.
Most people in earthquakes are injured by things falling on them.
Move away from windows, tall file cabinets and other things that could topple and fall.
AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE
Report to family meeting place or work rally point, assist visitors.
Help locate the injured. Be especially watchful for people who can’t hear your calls, or move on their own.
Exercise extreme caution in and around damaged buildings as aftershocks can cause further damage.
Prepare for aftershocks - Drop, Cover and Hold on.
Provide care and basic needs for yourself, family members, and/or co-workers at your location.
If you can do so safely, exit the building.
Put your emergency response plan into action.
An excellent source of information on earthquake preparedness is the following publication:
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