Things You'll Need:
- Phone number
- Battery Operated Radio
- First Aid Kit
- Water
- Food
- Medication
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Step 1
Develop an earthquake plan. If an earthquake happens during the day your family members may be at work or school, you will need a safe place where your family members can reunite after the earthquake. Always have an alternate place where you can meet.
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Step 2
Each of you need an out-of-the-area telephone number of a person you can contact. Designate a relative or friend that everyone knows. All members of your family should call this contact and report their condition and location. Make sure family members have this number with them at all times. Make sure all your other friends and relatives know this number too.
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Step 3
Store emergency supplies. After a major earthquake some things could be restricted for days or weeks, such as medical aid, transportation, water, electricity, and communication. Be prepared to take care of yourself, your family, and your neighbors
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Step 4
Store flashlights, batteries, a fire extinguisher, a battery-operated radio, and a first-aid kit at home, at work and even in your car. Have at least one gallon of water per person per day, food, warm clothes, and a fresh supply of any medications you and your family members may need.
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Step 5
Your pets should be included in your planning. Plan for their food and water supplies for at least three days. Make arrangements with a close neighbor to care for your pet if you are unable to get home right away.















Comments
sgfgirl said
on 3/8/2009 Good info for planning for a possible disaster. Thanks for sharing.
rjspindle said
on 3/7/2009 Not sure how likely it is for me to get an earthquake in New Hampshire, but it's always good to know! 5* Congrats on member of the day!
Wayne23 said
on 7/17/2008 Thank you-
bev1810 said
on 7/17/2008 We felt a small earthquake here in Colorado the other day. This article comes right in time. Should you stay inside or run outside durning a quake? I heard the "stay under the door way" thing was wrong.
missnice104 said
on 7/17/2008 Good reading. Makes you think...big time!! Thanks!!!!