Below are excerpts from a Press Release dated April 23, 2004, from the
State of California, Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Below are excerpts from a Press Release dated April 23, 2004, from the | ||
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No matter where you live, work, or travel in California, the earthquake risk is there and you must be ready for it," said OES Director Dallas Jones. At work or home Do you know where to protect yourself? Identify tables or desks you can duck and cover under during a quake. Or duck and cover your head against an interior wall, making sure to stay away from windows, tall pieces of furniture, or objects hanging from walls. Remember, earthquakes don't kill people, falling objects do. Where will you go when the shaking stops? At home or work, identify a safe location that you can go outside once the shaking has stopped and make sure your coworkers and family are aware of the location and practice evacuating. If you're separated from your family, whom will you call? Ahead of time, identify a friend or extended family member outside your area that you and your family can check in with following an emergency. Don't try to call one another, as phone lines in the area of the emergency will be busy. If emergency crews cannot get to you, will you be self-sufficient? Do you have enough emergency supplies for 72 hours? water, non-perishable food, first aid kit, fire extinguisher? extra blankets and clothing, battery-powered radio, and essential medications? If Fire (Dept.) and Law Enforcement can't get to you, then you need to be prepared to take care of yourself and those around you. (Click here for more Earthquake and Disaster Preparedness information from the state of California O.E.S.) Press Release: Disaster First Aid | ||
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