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Getting Ready Home Preparedness
February 2010
Getting Ready - Home Preparedness
Prepare in a Year - Activity #2
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What if an earthquake happens here?

View the impact that a 6.7 magnitude earthquake
can have on a home not properly prepared.

House before an earthquake

House during an earthquake

Bedroom before an earthquake

Bedroom after an earthquake

 

Office before an earthquake   Office after an earthquake

 

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What if it happens where you live? Imagine trying to move through your house to check on your loved ones after an earthquake. Would you be safe? What hazards would you encounter?

The most common personal injury resulting from an earthquake is cut feet. Broken glass from picture frames, mirrors, or other glass objects can cause serious injury, and even death. A simple fix: secure your wall hangings and other items to reduce this risk.

Activity #1:  Secure your wall hangings

Also, keep a pair of sturdy shoes under your bed in case you have to flee in a hurry.


It's simple, easy and inexpensive



You can find more information and activities at:
 Getting Ready - Home Preparedness

Getting Ready - Home Preparedness

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Reminder - Though we covered the topics below in our December 2009 InFocus, we want to continue to emphasize the importance of taking precautions during the winter season.

 

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Prepare in a Year
Don't forget...Choose one hour each month to complete the designated activity and write it on your planning calendar.
 Month #1 Activity:
  Develop an Action Plan
 Month #2 Activity:
  Out of Area Contact Card
   
   

Additional Preparedness Resources:

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Prepare In a Year

Getting Ready - Home Preparedness

 

Washington State Disaster Preparedness Month

  • Earthquake preparedness materials and activities
  • Drop, Cover, Hold Drill for home, school, and business
  • Prepare your 72-hour comfort kit

National Disaster Preparedness Month

  • Earthquake preparedness materials and activities
  • Drop, Cover, Hold Drill for home, school, and business
  • Prepare your 72-hour comfort kit
  • NOAA Weather Radio awareness
  • GETS Drill information
 

Winter Safety

  • Hypothermia
  • Food Safety During Power Outages
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Safety
  • Generator Safety
  • Winter Travel

Wind Storm Preparedness

  • Windstorms
  • Drought Preparedness
  • Back to School Preparedness

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