Dealing with Earthquake Hazards at Home

Question 1

_____ cannot be accurately predicted, preparing to lessen its impact becomes a priority.

Answer 1

Earthquake

Question 2

[ What are these? ]

1. Inspect your house
2. Plan
3. Simulate Response

Answer 2

Safety Measures (Earthquake)

Question 3

[ What are these? ]

• Under sturdy tables
• Inside corner of rooms with columns & beams
• Load-bearing doorway or wall
• Outside elevator shafts
• Open/Clear area

Answer 3

Safe Zones

Question 4

[ What are these? ]

• Windows and glass
• Book shelves
• Cabinets and furniture that may topple or slide
• Hanging objects
• Inside elevators
• Power lines; poles; trees; narrow alleys between tall buildings
• Bridges and flyovers

Answer 4

Danger Zones

Question 5

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Prepare a _____/__ ____ that is good for __ hours or _ days for your whole family.

Answer 5

Prepare a kit/GO bag that is good for 72 hours or 3 days for your whole family.

Question 6

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Put this GO bag or survival kit in an easy to find locations in your house.

Locations that are unlikely to be covered with _____ when a strong earthquake occurs.

Answer 6

Locations that are unlikely to be covered with debris when a strong earthquake occurs.