What to Do After an Earthquake

Check yourself for injuries. - Protect yourself from funher danger hy putting on long pants, long sleeved Shirt, sturdy shoes. and work gloves. - After for have taken care of yourself, help injured or trapped persons. - Look for and extinguish small tircs. Eliminate fire hazards. - Leave the gas on at the main valie, unless you smell gas or think it's leaking. -Clean up spilled medicines. Baleaches, gasoline ,or other flammable liquids immediately. - open closet and cabinet doors cautiously. - Inspect your home for darriagc. Get everyone out if your home is unsafe. - Help neighbors who may require special assistance. - listen to a portablr, battery-operated radio (or television) for updata emergency information and instruction. - Expert aftershocks. . - watch out for fallen power lines of broken gas lines, and stay out of damaged areas. Stay out of damaged buildings. - use battery – powred lanterns or flashlights to inspect your home. - Inspect the entire length of chimneys carefully for damage. - take pictures of the damages, both to the house and its content , for insurance claims. - Avoid smoking insife buildings. - When entering building , use extreme caution. - Examine walls, floor, doors,staircase ,and windows to make sure that the building is not in danger of collapsing . - check for gas leaks. - look for electrical system damage. - check for sewage and water line damage. - watch for loose plaster,drywall, and ceilings that could fall. - use the tepephone only to report life – threatening emergencies. - watch animals closely. Leash dogs and place them in a fenced yard.