1. PREPAREDNESS ARE YOU READY FOR AN EARTHQUAKE?

3.  Water (One gallon a day per person for three days)  Food (Non-perishable, three-day supply)  Radio  First aid kit  Whistle, flare or other items that could assist you in signaling for help  Emergency blanket  Dusk mask  Wet wipes, garbage bags, etc. (for personal sanitation)  Tools, such as a wrench or pliers (to turn off power or utilities)  Local maps  Waterproof matches  Flashlight  Athletic shoes  Extra pair of eyeglasses  Medications

5.  Pick a meeting place in your neighborhood, as well as a regional meeting place.  Plan 2 evacuation routes from your neighborhood in case one route is blocked. Discuss evacuation procedures with your neighbors and create networks.  Locate 2 ways out of each room in your home.  Practice emergency plans with family and neighbors.  Decide on a mutual contact who lives out of town.  Know where and how to shut off utilities.  Be prepared to survive on your own for at least 3-4 days.  Teach children how to dial emergency numbers like 9-1-1, and keep emergency numbers (i.e. fire department, local police station, ambulance, etc.) posted near phones.  Know first-aid skills, especially CPR.  Be well insured.

7.  Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.  Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water.  Pack a manual can opener and eating utensils.  Avoid salty foods, as they will make you thirsty.  Choose foods your family will eat Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables Protein or fruit bars Dry cereal or granola Peanut butter Dried fruit Nuts Crackers Canned juices Non-perishable pasteurized milk High energy foods Vitamins Food for infants Comfort/stress foods

11.  Check for Injuries and provide first aid  Be prepared for aftershocks  Check for damage and shut off utilities if needed  Clean up dangerous spills  Listen to radio for emergency instructions  Notify family as soon as possible