Surviving an Earthquake - Tips to Save and Protect Your Family

By Mo Plante

Earthquakes strike with violent, destructive and terrifying force usually without any warning or advanced notice. When an earthquake happens in an area that is densely populated, it may cause many injuries and casualties along with heavy and extensive property damage. They come when unexpected and not prepared with the proper planning you can have a
plan in place and the necessary items ready to protect your family until help is made available .
In order to save lives and reduce the number of casualties it's important to identify potential hazards in advance. You cannot completely guarantee safety during an earthquake, but you can try and prepare your work, school and home based on the knowledge we already have.
In order to survive and be prepared for an earthquake you should know or have the following:
- Emergency Preparedness and evacuation plan
- Survival kit with earthquake specific content
- Alternate methods of transportation
- Emergency first-aid supplies
- Emergency lighting and power sources
- Emergency sanitation & shelter supplies
- Knowledge of local emergency procedures and protocols
Fear can sometimes play a role in why families neglect to prepare in advance for an earthquake. Or some just think that it could never happen in their area. You cannot put a price on lives and knowing you are at risk and not preparing is irresponsible. There are many products, knowledge bases and endless information on what earthquakes are capable of, and how to prepare prior to one striking along with what to do after an earthquake has occurred.
Take the time to educate you and your family before it is too late.
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