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Earthquake Plans And Emergency Kits
The staples of every earthquake preparedness and kits are first aid supplies, medicines, and several gallons of drinking water and enough food for your whole family that will last for at least three days. You should also include gadgets and tools such as battery operated lights and lamps, transistor radio, and mobile phone or other types of communication device that will help you survive even when there is no electricity and gas.
Some people even recommend buying furniture-fastening straps, safety adhesive fasteners, and other implements that can keep your furniture, drawers, cupboards and other fixtures from falling off. Cutting tools and fire extinguishers must also be within easy reach so that you can cut off water and gas pipes and extinguish fire when it happens after the earthquake.
Every single family should discuss and develop a plan for when the unthinkable happens. Knowing what to do and where to go in an event such as this can be the difference between life and death. Sit down and discuss proper ways to protect yourself from falling objects and moving furniture. Make sure that everyone knows where the survival kits are as well. Another important piece of the puzzle is having a designated area where friends and family can meet up in the event that loved ones become separated. There may be times when staying in the home is not safe, so be sure that there is a back up plan that everyone clearly understands.
Disastrous seismic activities are quite rare, but your earthquake preparedness gear can also be used during other emergency and disaster situations. Just make sure that you immediately replenish your supplies after using them for other purposes. Also, do remember to check your kits every six to twelve months to replace stored water, canned goods and other food items, and medicines.
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