By Herb Leibacher
If you live in an area with frequent earthquakes, it makes sense to have a bit of preparation for them. You need to know what to do and have some basic supplies to hold you over in case something happens. Most of the time there won't be much damage at all, but you should prepare to limit damage and reduce any hardship that might come to you or your family.
The first thing you should do is make sure that everything is secure to your walls. You might have higher furniture like bookcases and decorations on the wall that could become problematic in an earthquake. Most of these types of furnishings have a way of securing them to the wall so that they won't tip over causing damage.
Know exactly what you need to do when you feel the earthquake start to shake your home. Make sure you have a specific plan for your home and that your kids know it as well. When everyone knows the plan, things go much smoother during the emergency.
Find the safest place in your home to be in when the earthquake happens. It's best that it's a room with limited hazards. Nothing should be up high or on the walls that could falls on you. You should be under something secure that will protect you from debris.
Many make the mistake of not being prepared for the aftershocks. Stay in position so that you won't get hurt. These happen most of the time and usually are less than the initial shock but sometimes they can be worse.
Have disaster supplies at home. This would be basic things like food, water, medical supplies, blankets, flash lights, and other devices that you might need. It's good to have these in case travel in your local area becomes disrupted.
The first thing you should do is make sure that everything is secure to your walls. You might have higher furniture like bookcases and decorations on the wall that could become problematic in an earthquake. Most of these types of furnishings have a way of securing them to the wall so that they won't tip over causing damage.
Know exactly what you need to do when you feel the earthquake start to shake your home. Make sure you have a specific plan for your home and that your kids know it as well. When everyone knows the plan, things go much smoother during the emergency.
Find the safest place in your home to be in when the earthquake happens. It's best that it's a room with limited hazards. Nothing should be up high or on the walls that could falls on you. You should be under something secure that will protect you from debris.
Many make the mistake of not being prepared for the aftershocks. Stay in position so that you won't get hurt. These happen most of the time and usually are less than the initial shock but sometimes they can be worse.
Have disaster supplies at home. This would be basic things like food, water, medical supplies, blankets, flash lights, and other devices that you might need. It's good to have these in case travel in your local area becomes disrupted.
