To those of us who live and work in the Greater Los Angeles area,
earthquakes and other natural emergencies are a reality. In order to deal
with this situation, emergency preparedness must become a way of life.
In the event of a major earthquake or disaster, freeways and surface
streets may be impassable and public services could be interrupted or
taxed beyond their limits. Therefore, everyone must know how to
provide for their own needs for an extended period of time, whether at
work, home, or on the road.
Our Goal at Sameday203kla.com is to encourage you to prepare for a
major disaster and to maintain that readiness. Part of becoming ready is
having the necessary supplies. Earthquakes and major disasters, in our
area, can happen at any time. They are not totally predictable. There
may be long periods between disasters. This is why it is important to
maintain fresh emergency supplies through rotation of older stock into
daily use. The quality of life and the potential for survival are greatly
increased by being prepared.
Make sure you and your family know all the “safe spots” in the home, such as against inside walls, as well as the “danger spots” in the home such as windows, mirrors, hanging objects and fireplaces.
- Conduct practice drills. Physically place yourself and your children in the safe locations in the home.
- Learn first aid and CPR through your local Red Cross or other community organization.
- Decide where and when the family will reunite, if separated.
- Keep a list of emergency phone numbers available. Long distance phone service is usually restored before local service. You’ll be able to reach someone faster who is across the country, rather than next door. Cell phone use could be restricted without a proper signal. It’s helpful to identify an out-of-state relative or friend who can report your condition to other family members.
- Develop a portable survival kit for your home and for travel.
- Learn how to shut off gas, water and electricity in your home in case power lines are damaged.
- Check the stability of chimneys, roofs and wall foundations. If you’re living in a home that was built before 1935, make sure the house is bolted to the foundation. If your home is on a raised foundation, make sure the cripple , or short stud walls between the floor and foundation, are replaced with shear , or vertical walls that are used to stiffen the structural frame. If you have questions, contact a licensed contractor.
- Secure heavy furnishings.
- Secure your water heater and other appliances that could move and disrupt utility lines.
- Store breakable and heavy objects on lower shelves. Also, use latches on cabinet doors.
- Keep all flammable and hazardous liquids, such as paints, pest sprays and cleaning products, in cabinets or secured on low shelves.
- Maintain emergency food, water, medicine, a first aid kit, tools and clothing for earthquake aftermath.
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