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PREPAREDNESS ARE YOU READY FOR AN EARTHQUAKE?

PREPAREDNESS ARE YOU READY FOR AN EARTHQUAKE?. 72 Hour Kit. Water (One gallon a day per person for three days) Food (Non-perishable, three-day supply) Radio First aid kit Whistle , flare or other items that could assist you in signaling for help Emergency blanket Dusk mask

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PREPAREDNESS ARE YOU READY FOR AN EARTHQUAKE?

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  1. PREPAREDNESS ARE YOU READY FOR AN EARTHQUAKE?

  2. 72 Hour Kit

  3. Water (One gallon a day per person for three days) Food (Non-perishable, three-day supply) Radio First aid kit Whistle, flare or other items that could assist you in signaling for help Emergency blanket Dusk mask Wet wipes, garbage bags, etc. (for personal sanitation) Tools, such as a wrench or pliers (to turn off power or utilities) Local maps Waterproof matches Flashlight Athletic shoes Extra pair of eyeglasses Medications Basic items to include in a 72 hour kit:

  4. Make a Plan

  5. Pick a meeting place in your neighborhood, as well as a regional meeting place. Plan 2 evacuation routes from your neighborhood in case one route is blocked.  Discuss evacuation procedures with your neighbors and create networks. Locate 2 ways out of each room in your home. Practice emergency plans with family and neighbors. Decide on a mutual contact who lives out of town. Know where and how to shut off utilities. Be prepared to survive on your own for at least 3-4 days. Teach children how to dial emergency numbers like 9-1-1, and keep emergency numbers (i.e. fire department, local police station, ambulance, etc.) posted near phones. Know first-aid skills, especially CPR. Be well insured. Making a Plan:

  6. Food Storage

  7. Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water. Pack a manual can opener and eating utensils. Avoid salty foods, as they will make you thirsty. Choose foods your family will eat Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables Protein or fruit bars Dry cereal or granola Peanut butter Dried fruit Nuts Crackers Canned juices Non-perishable pasteurized milk High energy foods Vitamins Food for infants Comfort/stress foods Preparing your food storage

  8. During a Earthquake

  9. Immediately Seek Cover

  10. Earthquake aftermath

  11. Check for Injuries and provide first aid Be prepared for aftershocks Check for damage and shut off utilities if needed Clean up dangerous spills Listen to radio for emergency instructions Notify family as soon as possible After An Earthquake

  12.  http://beready.utah.gov/beready/index.html Be Ready Utah. Web 2012. Benthien, Mark et al. California Emergency Management Agency. 2011 Putting down roots in earthquake country. Web. Nov. 10, 2012 “Shake Out Recommended earthquake safety actions.” Great Shake Out. Earthquake Country Alliance. Web. Sept. 15,2012. Salt Lake Valley, Salt lake County Health Department, Family Emergency Preparedness Guide. Web. Nov. 11, 2012 Works Cited:

  13. Jose Velarde, Kaitlin Hutchinson, Michelle Pike and Vanessa Thompson PSA - ENGL 2010 - ASPLUND PSA by:

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