SAFETY TIPS FOR

EARTHQUAKETRUSHAWN KNIGHT

TIPSInside the Home

• Store emergency supplies in a safe location.

• Install latches on all cabinets to protect utensils and all other valuables.

Outside the Home• Have a plan to meet at a specific

location outside the house it the house is destroyed

• Make sure the house or building is anchored to its foundation.

• Secure weak structures by adding strong braces on the outside and the inside.

There are two types of earthquake scale: the mercalli scale and the richter scale.

Earthquakes are measured on the mercalli intensity scale. This include the ground motion and damage.

The richter scale are based on released energy by an earthquake. The mercalli scale is used to indicate the intensity of the earthquake.

BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE• Place heavier objects on lower shelves to prevent breakage and personal

injury.

• Strap your water heater to wall studs with metal plumbing tape to

prevent broken pipes and fires.

• Keep on hand a flashlight; a portable radio with fresh batteries; a first-

aid kit; a fire extinguisher, a three-day supply of fresh water;

nonperishable, ready-to-eat foods; and an adjustable wrench for turning

off gas and water.

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

• Stay calm and stay put.

• If outdoors, stay away from buildings, trees, and power lines.

If driving, move away from overpasses, stop slowly in a safe area, and stay in your

vehicle. Stay off bridges. Listen to the radio.

• If in a high-rise building, stay in the building, on the same floor. Get under a desk and

stay away from outside walls and windows. Do not use the elevator.

In the case of an earthquake if you are inside your house or a building you would illustrated the picture in figure 1. In addition, if there is nothing to go under figure 2 can be demonstrated inside the house or building as well. However, if you are outside in the open area figure 2 would be a better picture to carry out where the boy is in the circle. Cover and hold

Figure 1 Figure 2

AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE

• Wear sturdy shoes to protect your feet from broken glass.

• Check for injuries and apply necessary first aid.

• Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline, and other flammable liquids.

• Check for building damage and potential safety hazards- like cracks around

chimneys or foundations.

• Be prepared for aftershocks, which can further damage weakened structures.

• Listen to the radio for public-safety instructions.

This is what the road will looks like after a major earthquake has occurred.

After the earthquake you should listen to the news for the latest update.

WHICH IS THE ODD ONE OUT

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING EARTHQUAKE SCALE IS BASED ON ENERGY RELEASED?

THE MERCALLI

SCALE

THE RICHTER

SCALE

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