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What Should I Do Before, During, And After An Earthquake?
*What to Do Before an Earthquake
-Make sure you have a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, and extra batteries at home.
-Learn first aid.
-Learn how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity.
-Make up a plan of where to meet your family after an earthquake.
-Don't leave heavy objects on shelves (they'll fall during a quake).
-Anchor heavy furniture, cupboards, and appliances to the walls or floor.
-Learn the earthquake plan at your school or workplace.
*What to Do During an Earthquake
-Stay calm! If you're indoors, stay inside. If you're outside, stay outside.
-If you're indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table).
-Stay away from windows and outside doors.
-If you're outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or anything that might fall. Stay away from buildings (stuff might fall off the building or the building could fall on you).
-Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines and fire don't mix.
-If you're in a car, stop the car and stay inside the car until the earthquake stops.
-Don't use elevators (they'll probably get stuck anyway).
*What to Do After an Earthquake
-Check yourself and others for injuries. Provide first aid for anyone who needs it.
-Check water, gas, and electric lines for damage. If any are damaged, shut off the valves.
-Check for the smell of gas. If you smell it, open all the windows and doors, leave immediately, and report it to the authorities (use someone else's phone).
-Turn on the radio. Don't use the phone unless it's an emergency.
Stay out of damaged buildings.
-Be careful around broken glass and debris. Wear boots or sturdy shoes to keep from cutting your feet.
-Be careful of chimneys (they may fall on you).
-Stay away from beaches. -Tsunamis and seiches sometimes hit after the ground has stopped shaking.
-Stay away from damaged areas.
-If you're at school or work, follow the emergency plan or the instructions of the person in charge.
-Expect aftershocks.
