WHAT IS EARTHQUAKE WHAT IS EARTHQUAKE An earthquake

WHAT IS EARTHQUAKE ?

WHAT IS EARTHQUAKE? An earthquake is caused by a sudden slip on a fault. The tectonic plates are always slowly moving, but they get stuck at their edges due to friction. When the stress on the edge overcomes the friction, there is an earthquake that releases energy in waves that travel through the earth's crust and cause the shaking that we feel.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS BEFORE, DURING, & AFTER EARTHQUAKE

BEFORE DURING AFTER

BEFORE

Prepare for three to seven days of electricity, water, gas, and telephone outages. Conduct calm family discussions about earthquakes. Learn how to shut off all utilities in your home. Secure cabinet doors with latches to prevent items from falling out during an earthquake. Avoid placing heavy objects, such as shelves and picture frames, on walls where they could fall onto a bed or locations where your family would be sitting. Decide upon an outdoor meeting location for your family to reunite after a quake and conduct in-home practice drills.

DURING

DROP, COVER , AND HOLD DON’T PANIC FIND A WAY OUT KEEP DISTANCE FROM BUILDINGS GO TO ASSEMLY POINT

AFTER

Check yourself and others for injuries. Provide first aid for anyone who needs it. Be careful of chimneys (they may fall on you). Stay out of damaged buildings. Turn on the radio. Don't use the phone unless it's an emergency. Stay away from damaged areas.

5 COMMANDMENTS HOW TO AVOID DAMAGES: Drop down and take cover under a desk or table. . Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to exit. Stay away from bookcases and other furniture that can fall on you. Stay If away from windows and light fixtures. you are in bed – hold on and stay there.