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What To Do When Disaster Strikes! EarthquakeAn earthquake can happen at any time. Try to set up your home and workplace so that you can quickly and easily take cover.In The Event of an Earthquake:1. Drop to the floor2. Take Cover under a sturdy piece of furniture or next to an interior wall. Cover your head and neck with your arms.3. Hold on to a sturdy piece of furniture and be prepared to move with it. Stay where you are until the shaking stops.Be Prepared For AftershocksAt home or work: Take …

* Have you discussed a fire safety plan with your family?* Does everyone know where to meet if you have to evacuate your home?* Is your house number and/or name clearly posted at the driveway entrance or mailbox?* Are ladders, fire extinguishers and other tools readily available for emergencies?* Are decks, porches and other raised extensions protected with fire-resistant materials or screened to keep out sparks?* Does your driveway allow easy access (and egres …

AFTER—STAY SAFE!To avoid disease and danger, consider the following recommendations: Stay with friends, if possible, rather than in a camp.Keep your living space sanitary.Use personal protective equipment when cleaning up debris. If possible, wear gloves, sturdy shoes, a hard hat, and a dust mask. Beware of electrical wires and hidden embers.Keep your daily routine as normal as possible. Your children need to see that you are calm and hopeful. Do school lessons, play, and worship as a family. D …

DURING—ACT QUICKLY In a fire. Stay close to the floor, and move quickly to the nearest exit. Smoke makes it hard to see, and most fire deaths are caused by smoke inhalation. Leave behind personal items. Seconds can make the difference between life and death.In an earthquake. Get under sturdy furniture or next to an inside wall. Expect aftershocks, and get outside and away from buildings as soon as you can. Trained rescuers may not arrive for hours, so try to rescue others if you can.In a tsunam …