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Choose a safe place in every
room in your house. A safe room
might include a sturdy table or
desk, or even against a wall
where nothing can fall on you.
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Consult a professional to find
out additional ways you can
protect your home, such as
bolting the house to its
foundation and other structural
mitigation techniques.
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Take a first
aid & CPR
class from the Fillmore Fire
Department.
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Inform babysitters and
caregivers of your plan.
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Eliminate Hazards
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Bolt
bookcases, large cabinets, and
any other tall furniture capable
of falling during an earthquake
to the wall.
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Install strong latches on
cupboards to prevent them from
opening during and earthquake.
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Insure all home water heaters
are secure by strapping them to
the wall studs.
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72-Hour Disaster Supply kit
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Put
together a disaster supply kit,
including all items you may need
to survive. To find out more
information on what to put in a
disaster supply kit, check out
the
72-hour disaster survival
kit.
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During the Earthquake
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Drop, cover, and hold! Move only
a few steps to a nearby safe
place. Stay indoors until the
shaking stops and you're sure
it's safe to exit. Stay away
from windows, swinging doors,
and unsecured furniture.
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If
you are outdoors, find a clear
sport away from buildings,
trees, and power lines. Drop to
the ground.
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If you are in your car, slow
down, and pull your vehicle to
the side of the road in a safe
location. Be sure to stay in the
vehicle until the shaking stops.
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After the Earthquake
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Insure you and your family are
free from injuries. Protect your
self from further injury by
wearing long pants, and sturdy
shoes.
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Check your house for any
life-threatening hazards like
gas leaks, electrical power
lines down, etc. Following a
magnitude 5.5 earthquake or
greater, it is always a good
idea to turn your natural gas
off until your meter can be
inspected by a professional.
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Listen to the radio or
television for further
instructions.
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Expect aftershocks for some time
after the earthquake. Each time
you feel a sizeable aftershock
coming on, seek cover
immediately.
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Avoid occupying telephone lines
for non-emergent calls.
Typically, phone lines are still
in service following an
earthquake but are too
overloaded with calls to
function.
