Earthquake Preparedness

Every emergency has a slogan. What do they say to do for Earthquakes?

• Stop, drop, and roll.

• Drop, cover, and hold on.

• Duck, drop, and dive.

• Run, hide, brace.

What's the best way to prepare your house for an Earthquake?

• Dig deeper foundations underground.

• Secure shelves and lights to the wall.

• Build a bunker in the cellar.

• Install a firehouse pole for an easy escape.

You're putting together an Earthquake Survival Kit. What's the most important thing to pack?

• Food & Water

• Fire Extinguisher

• Flashlight

• Phone Charger

You're inside your home when the shaking starts. Where do you go?

• Run outside

• The garage

• Away from bookshelves and loose items.

• The kitchen

How can you prepare for a future Earthquake? Check all that apply.

• Create an emergency preparedness plan

• Stock up on food, water, supplies

• Go for a run outside

• Have Emergency Kit

• Carry ALL of your belongings into the basement.

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What are two things you can do to prepare for an earthquake?

• Emergency kit and determine a way of communicating with family members.

• Attach shelves to wall and put heavy stuff on bottom of shelves

• Get under doorways or outside away from buildings

• All of the above

During an earthquake, objects and furniture can fall and hurt people. Leaders have created a checklist to help people prepare for earthquakes. What could people do to prepare for an earthquake without needing other materials?

• Strap water heaters and heavy furniture to walls.

• Move heavy items to the floor or to low shelves.

• Use putty or wax to prevent small objects from sliding.

• Place breakable objects on the top level of cabinets.

How can one prepare for an Earthquake?

• Have extra medical supplies

• Evacuate

• Create an emergency Plan

• Learn First Aid

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Which of these strategies might be used to keep people safe from Earthquakes? (Pick 2!)

• Telling people to evacuate during the days before an Earthquake

• Designing buildings that can handle the shaking of the ground.

• Designing buildings that can handle being burnt by lava.

• Limiting where buildings can be constructed and what materials can be used.

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What should you have in your emergency preparedness kit for an earthquake?

• Candles and matches

• A whistle

• Non-perishable food and water for several days

• All of the above