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BE PREPARED FOR DISASTERS
These are things you can do to prepare before a disaster strikes:
Secure all large objects and appliances (especially gas powered) to
prevent moving and tipovers
Place working fire extinguishers in all rooms with a potential for fires
Move beds away from windows and objects that may fall in a quake
Create a disaster plan that includes
 | A contact person well outside your local area (local phone lines may be
down)
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| A safe meeting place for family members & pets (note: most shelters
will not accept pets)
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| Periodic practice of "Drop, Cover & Hold" drills
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Create a disaster kit to be stored in a
safe place that can be accessed from outside incase your home is unsafe to enter
AFTER THE SHAKING
Check for injuries
Check for gas leaks - shut off gas if there is any question about
possible gas leaks
Check for electrical malfunctions and fire hazards - shut off 'main'
breaker if necessary
Listen to Radio or TV for emergency instructions and information
If building appears unsafe, evacuate and take disaster kits with you
Check on your neighbors - especially children and the elderly
Check brick walls, chimney and basement for cracks or damage to concrete
or masonry
Use telephones sparingly - lines may be down or overloaded
Learn what abilities and facilities your neighbors have which may be of
assistance
DISASTER SUPPLIES
These items should be included in a disaster kit for your family. This kit should
include enough of each of these items to cover your entire family's needs for 2 to 3 days.
(print this list and use as a checklist - also print the 'Assistance' list)
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Properly equipped First Aid Kit |
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Battery-operated Radio |
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Batteries |
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Flashlight |
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Matches or lighters |
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Candles |
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Blankets |
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Tarps |
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Rain clothing |
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Plastic 'garbage style' bags |
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Pocket knife |
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Axe, Hatchet, or Bow Saw |
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Buckets |
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Scissors |
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Adjustable Wrenches |
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Utility Shut-off wrenches |
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Scewdrivers and pliers |
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Handwarmers |
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Warm, dry clothes |
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Canned foods |
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Dry pet food and pet supplies |
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Can opener |
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Bottled water (3 gallons per person) |
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Toiletries and sanitary supplies |
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Chrlorine bleach for disinfecting |
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Spare medications |
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including links to other disaster preparedness sites
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