Part 1: How to Survive an Earthquake (Orgin article)

How to Survive an Earthquake
What to do before, during and after an earthquake, and preparing an earthquake survival kit for your home, automobile, and office.
WHAT TO DO

PREPARE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY NOW

* Have an earthquake survival kit on hand.
* All family members should know how to turn off gas, water, and electricity.
* Plan family emergency procedures, and make plans for reuniting your family.
* Know emergency telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, 911, etc)
* Anchor heavy objects to walls (bookcases, wall units, mirrors, cabinets, etc.)
* Never place heavy objects over beds, and keep heavy objects lower than head height of shortest member of family.

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE STAY CALM

* Inside, stand in doorway, or crouch under a desk or table, well away from windows or glass dividers.
* Outside, stand away from buildings, trees, telephones and electrical lines.
* On the road, drive away from underpasses and overpasses; stop in safe area; stay in vehicle.

AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE

* Check for injuries-provide first aid.
* Check for safety-check for gas, water, sewage breaks; check for downed power lines and shorts; turn off appropriate utilities.
* Check for building damage and potential problems during aftershocks.
* Clean up dangerous spills.
* Wear shoes
* Turn on the radio and listen for instructions from public safety agencies.
* Use telephone for emergencies, only.