Earthquake Preparedness

Well the Fireside on March 19th was well attended. It was nice to hear Earthquake facts rather than hype or rumors. I hope you'll take some time to look through the publication at BeReady Utah.com that was recommened by our Speaker Dr Gerber: Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country

If you missed the Fireside, here are just a few things to remember:
Duck Cover and Hold
- DUCK or DROP down on the floor.
- Take COVER under a sturdy desk, table, or other furniture. If that is not possible, seek cover against an interior wall and protect your head and neck with your arms. Avoid danger spots near windows, hanging objects, mirrors or tall furniture.
- If you take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture, HOLD on to it and be prepared to move it. Hold the position until the ground stops shaking and it is safe to move.

Practice turning off your electricity and water. Know how to turn off the gas, but do not practice this step. In the event of an earthquake, once you turn off your gas, only your utility company should turn it back on for safety reasons.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW:
HIGH-RISE BUILDING, move against an interior wall if you are not near a desk or table. Protect your head and neck with your arms. Do not use the elevators.

OUTDOORS, move to a clear area away from trees, signs, buildings, or downed electrical wires and poles.

on a SIDEWALK NEAR BUILDINGS, duck into a doorway to protect yourself from falling bricks, glass, plaster and other debris.

DRIVING, pull over to the side of the road and stop. Avoid overpasses and power lines. Stay inside your vehicle until the shaking stops.

CROWDED STORE OR OTHER PUBLIC PLACE, move away from display shelves containing objects that could fall. Do not rush for the exit.

in a STADIUM OR THEATER, stay in your seat, get below the level of the back of the seat and cover your head and neck with your arms.