Earthquake Preparedness Essentials

What is the first thing you should do during an earthquake?

• Drop to your hands and knees.

• Try to find a window to escape.

• Stand in a doorway and wait.

• Run outside immediately.

How can you secure heavy furniture to prevent it from falling?

• Place heavy furniture on soft carpets

• Leave furniture unsecured for easy rearrangement

• Use furniture straps, brackets, or wall anchors to secure heavy furniture.

• Use only decorative items to weigh down furniture

What items should be included in an emergency kit for earthquakes?

• Portable heater

• Camping stove

• Canned vegetables

• Water, non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit, whistle, dust masks, multi-tool, personal documents, portable phone charger.

Why is it important to have a family communication plan?

• It is important to have a family communication plan to ensure safety and effective communication during emergencies.

• To improve family cooking skills.

• To create a family budget plan.

• To plan family vacations more effectively.

What is the safest place to be during an earthquake if you are indoors?

• On the balcony

• In a doorway without support

• Under a sturdy piece of furniture or against an interior wall.

• Near large windows

How can you prepare your home for an earthquake?

• Leave windows open for ventilation

• Secure heavy furniture, install safety latches, keep emergency supplies accessible, create a family emergency plan, and retrofit your home.

• Store all supplies in the attic

• Ignore local earthquake warnings

What should you do if you are outside during an earthquake?

• Stand under a tree for protection.

• Stay in one place and wait for the shaking to stop.

• Run towards buildings for safety.

• Move to an open area away from hazards.

Why should you avoid using elevators during an earthquake?

• Elevators are safer than stairs during an earthquake.

• You should avoid using elevators during an earthquake to prevent getting trapped or injured.

• Using elevators can help you escape faster.

• Elevators are designed to withstand earthquakes.

What is the purpose of 'Drop, Cover, and Hold On'?

• To assess damage after an earthquake.

• To protect individuals during an earthquake.

• To encourage evacuation before an earthquake.

• To provide first aid during an earthquake.

How can schools prepare students for earthquakes?

• Ignore earthquake preparedness altogether.

• Conduct regular drills and teach safety procedures.

• Focus solely on fire drills instead.

• Teach students to run outside during an earthquake.