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1991. ,u the Next Earthquake apared. Take the time NOW d the following checklists and I necessary actions to is _ risks to yourself, your ones, your home and your c : information on quake emergency planning, tis following: C Pages, under hquake Products and E American Red Cross sr. :e of Emergency ,-de County Government Is in White Pages). valuation at: a water heater is braced, ;r 1, or strapped to prevent 3 are are no cracks in your .E 'oundation. Cracks wider Is indicate potential ness. . it ',Ouse is attached to its a m with bolts through the 1 narimeter foundation cripple (t : walls that enclose the a, ace under your home) are irly braced. Mobile homes 1 ` a securely anchored to c idations or a certified quake -resistant bracing m installed. Ic ,n's play areas are located earthquake hazards, K walls or chimneys. �. .hold chemicals are stored it ontainers will not easily tip and spill their contents. Aid and B9,' SurvivalGuide Contact an architect, engineer or local building official for advice on needed repairs or strengthening. If you live in an apartment, ask the building owner to do these repairs. Know the locations of emergency exits, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers. Emergency Supplies Be sure you have these basic supplies on hand and in an accessible location: 1. Portable radio and extra batteries (long -life alkaline batteries are best; store in a cool, dry place). 2. Flashlights and extra batteries. Any two -battery cell flashlights are excellent. Lights using more than two D battery cells, or any lights requiring higher -voltage batteries, should be of the sealed "safety" type. 3. First aid kit and handbook. 4. Enough drinkable water for each family member for at least three days: allow 1 gallon per person per day. Keep a canteen of water in the car, too. 5. Food (canned foods, mechanical can opener, and powdered milk for at least one week's meals). 6. Required medications, glasses. 7. Pipe or crescent wrenches to turn off gas and water supplies. 8. Alternate means of cooking like a barbecue or camp stove. These • must be used outdoors. Be sure to store fuel out of children's reach. 9. Small bottle of chlorine bleach to purify drinking water. 10. Blankets, warm clothes, and sturdy shoes. The above Emergency Supplies list is for the home. Keep many of the same supplies in your car and at your place of work. Know the Following 1. The safest places in your home. They should be away from heavy furniture or appliances, masonry • veneers (such as fireplaces), and large panes of glass, pictures, or mirrors. 2. Where your gas, electric and . water main shutoffs are. Know how to turn each off. If in doubt, ask your utility company. • 3. A family plan on what to do wherever they are when the earthquake occurs, including: a. A place where your family can reunite after the earthquake. You may be at work when the earthquake occurs, or the children may be in school. Know the earthquake plan developed by your children's school. You may have to stay at your workplace for a day or two following a major earthquake. Transportation and communication may be disrupted. b. Who to call out of the area for family notification. Select a relative or friend out of the immediate area to act as a clearinghouse of information about your family. It will probably be easier to place a call out of the earthquake area, so all family members should call this contact to report their location and condition. Make sure this contact name and number is on school and work records, as well as known to other friends and relatives. 4. The locations of your nearest fire and police stations, and local emergency medical facility. 5. The frequency (dial reading) of your local radio station. Listen to your radio for emergency broadcast information. Do not use the telephone except for emergencies. Earthquake: Before Home Evaluation Emergency Supplies' Know the Following