Fact is needed. Check kits at least

Fact is needed. Check kits at least

Fact Sheet Emergency Management Facts Earthquake Preparedness Why should I prepare? Earthquakes represent the greatest natural disaster threat to people living in Southern California.

Every California resident should have a disaster preparedness plan and know what to do before, during and after an earthquake occurs. How do I prepare for an earthquake? People need to be prepared at home, in the office and while commuting: • Keep personal disaster supply kits where you spend most of your time, so they can be reached even if your building is badly damaged.The kits will be useful for many emergencies, and should include items such as water and snacks, emergency contact phone numbers, a prescription list, sturdy shoes, etc. (See the website list below for more extensive guidance. ) • Create a disaster preparedness plan for your home, and review the plan for your work environment. • Identify potential hazards in your home and begin to fix them. Be Prepared with a Disaster Supply Kit 1.

Prepare your kit based on how it will be used (personal/family survival, food & water, search & rescue, etc. and how long the kit is needed. Check kits at least annually. Kits stored in a car trunk degrade quickly under extreme heat conditions.

Use a backpack or small bag so you can take them with you if you evacuate. 2. What should I do in an earthquake? Wherever you are, protect yourself! If you cannot find shelter beneath furniture, then crouch low against a wall, with your arms covering your head and neck. 1. Immediately DROP to the ground where you are. 2. Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table.

3. HOLD ON! to something sturdy and ide out the earthquake until the shaking stops. 3. Don’t forget a kit for home, work and your vehicle! What do I Need to Remember? • Don’t run. You can trip or fall, or there could be broken glass. You can injure yourself or others by running. • Remain Indoors.

NEVER try to exit a building; you could be killed by falling debris (e. g. , glass, cement, roofing materials). • If you are driving, slow down and pull to the side of the road until the shaking stops.

Don’t park under trees, overhead power lines, or freeway overpasses. What websites can help me prepare? To improve your readiness & assemble a preparedness kit, visit: http://www. earthquakecountry.

info/roots/steps. html • Discover Drop, Cover, and Hold On! : http://www. dropcoverholdon. org • Review the UCLA Employee Safety Handbook for UCLA information, see: http://ehs. ucla. edu/SafetyHandbook.

pdf • Review the UCLA Shop Safety Manual at: www. ehs. ucla. edu/ShopSafetyManual. pdf • Learn more about UCLA’s Emergency Management Programs at: http://www.

emo. ucla. edu Contact Information: Tel: 310-825-6800 Fax: 310-206-9480 www.

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