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Earthquakes Fact Sheet
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Surviving
an earthquake and reducing its
health impact requires preparation,
planning, and practice. Far
in advance, you can gather emergency
supplies, identify and reduce
possible hazards in your home,
and practice what to do during
and after an earthquake. Learning
what actions to take can help
you and your family to remain
safe and healthy in the event
of an earthquake.
What
You Should Know About Earthquakes |
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Earthquake
Preparedness
• Preparing
for an Earthquake — Practice
drills, evacuation
plans,
reuniting...
• Emergency
Supplies — Supply
lists for
the
home, office, automobiles...
• Food & Water
Concerns — Water
storage
and
purification, safe water
sources...
• Inspecting
for Home Hazards — Checklist
to help you identify
and
correct
possible home hazards...
During
an Earthquake
• What
to do During an Earthquake — Indoor
and outdoor safety,
high-rise
buildings, automobiles...
After
an Earthquake
• After
an Earthquake — Aftereffects,
injuries...
• People
with Special Needs — People
with
disabilities, children...
Additional
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When
the Power Goes Out —
Preparing
for & coping
with a sudden
loss
of
power.
• Mass
Trauma Preparedness and
Response — Coping
with traumatic events,
mass
trauma fact sheets,
response
tools…
• Protect
Yourself from Carbon
Monoxide
Poisoning — Never
use generators,
grills, camp stoves,
or similar
devices inside your
home,
basement,
garage, or camper…
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