This earthquake was felt throughout the area and I wanted to share some safety tips on earthquakes that are always relevant. Because of the holiday, I am available by phone, Skype and email if you have any questions.
http://redcross.org/earthquake — view full tips here and use as you see fit.
Protecting your family
• Talk about earthquakes with your family so that everyone knows what to do in case of an earthquake. Discussing ahead of time helps reduce fear, particularly for younger children
• Check at your workplace and your children’s schools and day care centers to learn about their earthquake emergency plans.
• Pick safe places in each room of your home, workplace and/or school. A safe place could be under a piece of furniture or against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases or tall furniture that could fall on you.
• Practice DROP, COVER and HOLD ON in each safe place.
• Make sure you have access to NOAA radio broadcasts:
o Find an online NOAA radio station
o Search for a NOAA radio app in the Apple Store >> or Google Play>>
o Purchase a battery-powered or hand-crank NOAA radio in the Red Cross Store
o Keep a flashlight and any low-heeled shoes by each person’s bed.
We also recommend downloading the Red Cross emergency app which alerts you to local emergencies and has emergency preparedness tips built right in.
Nicole
Nicole Maul, APR
Regional Communicator
American Red Cross
Central California Region
1300 W. Shaw Ave. Suite 4B
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 320-6224 (c)
[email protected]
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