What To Do During Earthquake Emergencies
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008One never knows when an earthquake will take place, and as such if you are living near a fault line, you need to be prepared everyday. For an earthquake might be right around the corner. Natural disaster can strike any time, any place, any time of day, independent of your plans or expectations.
The first thing you should do is to prepare an emergency kit. A 72 hour survival kit for every member of your household should always be available. Make sure that each kit will have food, water, and first-aid enough to last for 72 hours.
You should also be familiar with where your circuit breakers and gas valves are in or around your home. That way, you can turn it off right away during an earthquake. This will prevent further problems such as fire.
Check the condition of your home. Make sure that it does not have any major cracks or fissures and it can withstand a strong earthquake. Be sure to fix all the cracks in your walls, door frames and chimney.
Lastly, have an evacuation plan. Every household should devise its own emergency plan so as not to panic when an emergency situation does occur. Remember, panic and confusion often lead to further injuries and accidents.
