Earthquake Safety Precautions | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

After

Stay away from beaches. Tsunamis and seiches sometimes hit after the ground has stopped shaking.

After

Stay out of damaged buildings.

After

Don't use elevators (they may shut down).

During

If you're outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or anything that might fall. Stay away from buildings.

During

Stay calm! If you're indoors, stay inside. If you're outside, stay outside.

During

Make up a plan of where to meet your family after an earthquake.

Before

Make sure you have a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, and extra batteries at home.

Before

Once you are in a safe place, check yourself and others for injuries, and call for help if needed.

After

Quickly find an open space away from buildings, power lines, and anything else that can topple on you.

During

Get under a desk or table, cover your head and neck with one arm or hand, and use your other arm or hand to hang on (drop, cover, and hold on).

During

Face away from windows and glass doors.

During

If driving, stop safely as soon as possible. Stay inside your vehicle until the shaking stops.

During

If outside, get into an open area away from trees, buildings, walls and power lines.

During

Maintain emergency food, water and other supplies, including a flashlight, a portable battery-operated radio, extra batteries, medicines, first aid kit and clothing.

Before

Keep a list of emergency phone numbers.

Know the safe spots in each room: under sturdy tables, desks, or against inside walls.

Before

Turn on the radio and listen for emergency broadcasts/announcements, news reports, and instructions. Cooperate with public safety officials.

After

Never use matches, lighters or candles inside.

After

Be prepared for aftershocks.

After

Learn first aid and CPR

Before