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    Let's practice DCH! 1. Get under the sturdy table. 2. Cover your head with your arms. 3. Hold on tight until the shaking stops. Great job! Remember - during an earthquake, the safest places are away from windows, heavy furniture, and anything that could fall over. Staying low and covering your head protects you. Practicing now helps you stay safe if "the big one" hits!

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    Let's practice DCH! 1. Get under the sturdy table. 2. Cover your head with your arms. 3. Hold on tight until the shaking stops. Great job! Remember - during an earthquake, the safest places are away from windows, heavy furniture, and anything that could fall over. Staying low and covering your head protects you. Practicing now helps you stay safe if "the big one" hits!

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    Let's practice DCH! 1. Get under the sturdy table. 2. Cover your head with your arms. 3. Hold on tight until the shaking stops. Great job! Remember - during an earthquake, the safest places are away from windows, heavy furniture, and anything that could fall over. Staying low and covering your head protects you. Practicing now helps you stay safe if "the big one" hits!

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    Interfaith Housing Assistance Corp: A. Melendez

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    fadhil Abdullah
    Let's practice DCH! 1. Get under the sturdy table. 2. Cover your head with your arms. 3. Hold on tight until the shaking stops. Great job! Remember - during an earthquake, the safest places are away from windows, heavy furniture, and anything that could fall over. Staying low and covering your head protects you. Practicing now helps you stay safe if "the big one" hits!

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    A.

    MELENDEZ

    Interfaith Housing Assistance


    Earthquake Terminology

    Earthquake: Aftershock:
     a sudden slipping or  an earthquake of
    movement of a less intensity
    portion of the Earth’s that follows the
    crust, followed by a main
    series of vibrations.
    earthquake

    * As defined by FEMA
    Associated Hazards
    Collapsing of buildings & bridges

    Disruption of gas, electricity & phone services

    Landslides & Avalanches

    Flash Floods

    Fires

    Tsunamis
    (Not So) Fun Fact:
    Since 1984 earthquake activity in San
    Diego County has doubled over that of
    the preceding 50 years!
    Before an Earthquake Hits

    1) Check for Hazards


    2) Identify Safe Places Indoors & Outdoors
    3) Learn How to Shut off Gas Valves
    4) Have Emergency Supplies on Hand
    5) Develop a Communication Plan
    Check for Hazards

     Fasten shelves and décor securely to


    walls
     Place heavy objects on lower shelves
     Hang heavy items away from places
    where people sit
     Store any flammable products securely
    on bottom shelves in proper containers
    Identify Safe Places
     Under sturdy furniture pieces such as a
    heavy desk or table
     Against an inside wall
     Away from any and all glass
     Away from heavy furniture that might fall over
     In the open, away from buildings,
    trees, electrical lines, overpasses etc.
    Gas Valves

    Know where your


    meter is located…
    everyone!
    Utilizing the Shut-Off Valve
    Turning Gas Valves “On”

    Contact SDG&E to turn


    valves back “On”. Do not
    turn on yourself!
    Workplace Disaster Supplies

     Flashlight & extra batteries


     Battery-operated radio
     Emergency food and water
     Nonelectric can opener
     Medication
     First Aid kit and manual
     Tools & Supplies
    Communication Plan

     Persons to identify after earthquake ceases:

     Emergency Contact (family member/friend)

     Your buddy property

     Out of town contact


    What to do During a Quake
    Two Vital Tips
     If you’re indoors, stay there!
     Steer clear of:
     Bookshelves
     Storage racks

     Windows

     Glass and Mirrors

     Light Fixtures

     Any other heavy objects


    DUCK under a
    strong table or other
    protection

    COVER your head


    with your hands
    or other object

    HOLD the position


    until safe
    After the Quake
    After the Quake
     Move very carefully
     Use caution when exiting or entering buildings
     Check for injured or trapped persons
     Do not move unless in immediate danger
     Check water supplies
     Salvage canned goods
     Turn-on battery-operated radio for latest safety
    reports
    Immediately check for fires
     Fires start from broken gas line and appliance connections
     Use a flashlight when looking for gas leaks or fire hazards,
    do not use a lighted match or lantern!
     Don’t use electrical switches or appliances if gas leaks are
    suspected because sparks can ignite gas from broken
    lines
     Never touch downed powerlines or objects in contact with
    downed powerlines
    Utilize your Communication Plan

     Contact:
     Emergency Contact (family member/friend)

     Your buddy property

     Out of town contact (if quake is severe)


    Test Your Knowledge
    Identify the Quake Hazards
    Any Others?
    3 1. Clutter beneath desk
    2. Glass door &
    windows
    4
    2
    3. Portrait & vases on
    top of bookshelf
    4. Free-standing light
    fixture, not secured
    1
    Identify the Quake Hazards
    Any Others?

    1 1. Hanging light fixtures


    3

    2. Clutter on ground
    4 3. Heavy items on shelf

    4. Unsecure items

    2
    Where would you DCH?
    Time for Practical Application

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