Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety

 

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Step 1: Secure Your Space by identifying hazards and securing movable items. 

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 Step 2: Plan to be Safe by creating a disaster plan and deciding how you will communicate in an emergency.

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Step 3: Organize Disaster Supplies in convenient locations.

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Step 4: Minimize Financial Hardship by organizing important documents, strengthening your property, and considering insurance.

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Step 5: Drop, Cover, and Hold On when the earth shakes.

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Step 6: Improve Safety after earthquakes by evacuating if necessary, helping the injured, and preventing further injuries or damage.

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Step 7: Reconnect and Restore daily life by reconnecting with others, repairing damage, and rebuilding community.

 

 

 

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