Immediately After Disaster

Six Basics to do After an Earthquake

Check for injuries. Provide first aid.
Check for safety. Check for gas, water, sewer breaks; check for downed electric lines and shorts; turn off appropriate utilities; check for building damage and potential safety problems during after shocks such as cracks around chimney and foundation.
Clean up dangerous spills.
Wear shoes.
Turn on radio and listen for instructions from public safety agencies.
Do not use the telephone except to report life-threatening emergencies. If you see a phone off the hook, hang it up as an off-the-hook receiver occupies a line and could contribute to the overloading of our telecommunications system.

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