6 hours ago COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if possible) underneath a sturdy table or desk. If there is no shelter nearby, get down near an interior wall or next to low-lying furniture that …
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3 hours ago Top Tips. Practice DROP, COVER and HOLD ON with all members of your household. Doorways are no stronger than any other part of a structure so don’t rely on them for protection! During …
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9 hours ago Protect Yourself During Earthquakes 1. Drop (or Lock) Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy. If you’re using a wheelchair or …
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9 hours ago Before an earthquake, know response guidelines, including the following from the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety: Create an earthquake safety plan for you and loved ones, including …
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10 hours ago Drop, cover, and hold on during your earthquake drill. DROP down onto your hands and knees immediately. This position protects you from falling but still allows you to move if necessary. …
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Prepare Before an Earthquake. The best time to prepare for any disaster is before it happens. Practice Drop, Cover, then Hold On with family and coworkers. Drop to your hands and knees. Cover your head and neck with your arms. Crawl under a sturdy table or desk if nearby.
This is one of the most important safety measures to be taken during an earthquake. Cover your head and neck with your arms or an object so that you are protected from any debris or furniture falling during the earthquake. For example, if you are in a bed, protect your head with a pillow. Hold on.
Welcome to the Earthquake Safety for Schools course. This unit introduces the course goal, topics, and expectations. Be prepared to introduce yourself, describing your position at the school and your role in the school’s earthquake planning efforts related to mitigation, preparedness, response, and/or recovery.
The Arkansas Center for Earthquake Education and Technology Transfer site provides a wide variety of earthquake education and preparedness resources. It includes lesson plans for all age groups, including preschool.
Quick thinking after an earthquake hits can minimize immediate dangers. Proper earthquake safety precautions after a tremor include the following: Be prepared for aftershocks, which may be stronger than the initial jolt. Tend injuries immediately and summon emergency assistance if necessary.
Safety Measures for Earthquake. Go away from objects that may break of fall. When outdoors, move away from trees, electric posts and buildings that may collapse. When in a building, do not use the elevator. Take the stairs instead. When living near bodies of water, evacuate to safer areas.