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The document provides guidance on how to prepare for, respond during, and act after an earthquake. It advises identifying safe spots indoors and practicing drills. During shaking, it recommends taking cover under sturdy furniture and staying away from hazards. After, it instructs checking for damage or leaks, cooperating with authorities, and monitoring news for instructions.

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Science Brochure

The document provides guidance on how to prepare for, respond during, and act after an earthquake. It advises identifying safe spots indoors and practicing drills. During shaking, it recommends taking cover under sturdy furniture and staying away from hazards. After, it instructs checking for damage or leaks, cooperating with authorities, and monitoring news for instructions.

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BEFORE DURING AFTER

Identify safe spots in each room of your home:


sturdy tables, desks and interior walls. Know your If it is safe, check for gas and water leaks, and
danger spots: windows, mirrors, hanging objects, broken electrical wiring or sewage lines. If there is
If indoors, stay there. Get under a desk or table or
fireplaces, and tall, unsecured furniture. damage, turn the utility at the source and
stand in a corner .Stay away from windows, bookcases,
Conduct practice drills with your family. Know the immediately report gas leaks to your utility company.
file cabinets, mirrors , hanging Plants and other objects
safest locations in your home, and where to Stay away from downed power lines warn other to
that could fall. Watch out for falling plaster and ceiling
reunite if separated. stay away.
tiles Stay under cover until the shaking stops. Hold on
Learn first Aid and CPR and Put together a First Aid Do not attempt to re-light the gas pilot unless your
to your cover it moves. move with it.
kit. This also includes having disaster supplies on gas line has been thoroughly inspected. Call the gas
Outdoors, get into an open area away from trees,
hand such as flashlights, extra batteries, battery company for assistance.
buildings. Walls and power lines f driving. pull over to
operated radio, food and drinking water. If you are able to safely do so, check your buildings
the side he of the road and stop. Avoid areas around
Teach your family how to shut off gas, water and for cracks and damages, including the roof, chimney
power lines. Stay in your car until the shaking is over. In
electricity. and foundation.
a crowded place do not rush for the doors. Crouch and
Check chimneys, roofs, walls and foundations for Turn on your portable radio for instructions and
cover your head and neck with your hands and news report.
stability.
Keep breakables, heavy objects and flammable or
arms. Cooperate fully with the public safety officers.
hazardous liquids in secured cabinets or on lower Do not use your vehicles unless there is an
shelves. emergency.
Participate Organization n your neighbors to be
self-sufficient after an earthquake.

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