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Getting Ready Home Preparedness
February 2009
Getting Ready - Home Preparedness
Prepare in a Year - Activity #2
Additional Preparedness Resources


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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Imagine trying to move through your house to check on your loved ones after an earthquake - 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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Prepare in a Year

Don't forget...Choose one hour each month to complete the designated activity and write it on your planning calendar.

Develop an Action Plan
  Month #1 Activity:
  Develop an Action Plan

Out of Area Contact
  Month #2 Activity:
  Out-of-Area Contact

Additional Preparedness Resources:

 

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Prepare In a Year

 

National Preparedness Month

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

Washington Disaster Preparedness Month

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

Volcano Month

  • Preparedness for volcano hazards
  • How to Shelter-in-Place
  • Cleaning up after a volcano
  • Volcano materials for kids
 

Spring and Early Summer Hazards

  • Hypothermia in the Spring
    • Signs and symptoms
    • Steps to help someone
  • Spring floods
  • Flooding and FloodSafe

Summer Hazards & Back to School Preparedness

  • Wildland fires
  • Drought hazard
  • Back to school preparedness

Early Winter and Wind Storm Preparedness

  • Protecting important documents
  • Cold weather preparedness
  • Health precautions

Winter Preparedness

  • Carbon monoxide poisoning and safety information
  • Using a generator during a power outage
  • Emergency food supply
  • Preventing hypothermia
  • Flu and Pandemic flu
  • Prevent the spread of germs
  • Dealing with mold

Safe Winter Travel

  • Winterize your vehicle
  • Winter driving tips
  • Personal survival kits
  • Vehicle safety kits
  • Winter driving tips

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