Earthquake Survival Plan

Create a Disaster Plan

• Meet with your family and discuss why you need to prepare for disaster.
• Explain the dangers of fire, severe weather and earthquakes to children.
• Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a team.
• Discuss the types of disasters that are most likely to happen.
• Explain what to do in each case.

Pick two places to meet:

1. Right outside your home in case of a sudden emergency, like a fire or earthquake.

2. Outside your neighborhood in case you can’t return home.

• Everyone must know the address and phone number.
• Ask an out-of-area friend to be your “family contact.”
• After a disaster, it’s often easier to call long distance.
• Other family members should call this person and tell them where they are. Everyone must know your contact’s phone number.
• Discuss what to do in an evacuation.
• Plan how to take care of your pets.

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How to Evacuate

• Evacuate immediately if told to do so.
• Listen to your battery-powered radio and follow the instructions of local emergency officials.
• Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes.
• Take your Disaster Supplies Kit.
• Lock your home.
• Use travel routes specified by local authorities — don’t use shortcuts because certain areas may be impassable or dangerous.

If you’re sure you have time:

• Shut off water, gas and electricity before leaving, if instructed to do so.
• Post a note telling others when you left and where you are going.
• Make arrangements for your pets.

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If Disaster Strikes

• If disaster strikes remain calm and patient.
• Put your plan into action.
• Check for injuries.
• Give first aid and get help for seriously injured people.
• Listen to your battery powered radio for news and instructions.
• Evacuate, if advised to do so.
• Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes.

Check for damage in your home. . .

• Use flashlights — do not light matches or turn on electrical switches, if you suspect damage.
• Check for fires, fire hazards and other household hazards.
• Sniff for gas leaks, starting at the water heater. If you smell gas or suspect a leak, turn off the main gas valve, open windows, and get everyone outside quickly.
• Shut off any other damaged utilities.
• Clean up spilled medicines,bleaches, gasoline and other flammable liquids immediately.

Remember to. . .

• Confine or secure your pets.
• Call your family contact— do not use the telephone again unless it is a life-threatening emergency.
• Check on your neighbors, especially elderly or disabled persons.
• Make sure you have an adequate water supply in case service is cut off.
• Stay away from downed power lines.

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Preparing for Earthquake Evacuation

• Keep enough supplies in your home to meet your needs for at least three days.
• Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit with items you may need in an evacuation.
• Store these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry containers such as backpacks, duffle bags or covered trash containers.

At the very least include:

• A three-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and food that won’t spoil.
• One change of clothing and footwear per person, and one blanket or sleeping bag per person.
• A first aid kit that includes your family’s prescription medications.
• Emergency tools including a battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries.
• An extra set of car keys and a credit card, cash or traveler’s checks.
• Sanitation supplies.
• Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members.
• An extra pair of glasses.
• Keep important family documents in a waterproof container.
• Keep a smaller kit in the trunk of your car.

Source: http://www.qsquakesafe.com/SurvivalInfo/survivalinfo.htm

Date Created: 11/8/05

Date/Time Last Modified: 11/8/2005 11:29:56 AM

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