Earthquake Preparedness

Which of the following preparations is true before an earthquake?

• Run outside the house.

• Make an emergency plan.

• Listen to the radio for further instructions by the authorities.

• Do not prepare anything because earthquakes cannot be predicted.

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What will you do after an earthquake?

• Prepare food.

• Check yourself.

• Go to the neighborhood.

• Store enough food and clothes good for a few days.

What should you do during an earthquake if you are inside a moving vehicle?

• Continue driving.

• Do not mind the shaking.

• Turn up the volume of the radio in the vehicle.

• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and move out of the vehicle.

Which of the following is the best way to protect yourself during an earthquake?

• Run as fast as you can

• Drop, cover, and hold

• Go into the basement

• Stand under a tree

Be prepared for aftershocks.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Providing first aid and having supplies will save lives, will make life more comfortable, and will help you cope after the next earthquake.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Which of the following is a safe way to do during earthquake?

• Run very fast when leaving the building.

• Stay inside the building to protect your things.

• Use the elevator when leaving from a high-rise building.

• Leave the building immediately after the first shock and proceed to open area.

It is always good to stay calm and alert during an earthquake.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Check yourself and others for injuries after an earthquake.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following guidelines need to remember BEFORE an earthquake occurs?

• Prepare an emergency kit.

• Stay from power lines that may fall.

• When driving, pull over the side of the road and stop.

• Do not enter damaged buildings.