If you are trapped, send a text or bang on a pipe or wall. Cover your mouth with your shirt for protection and instead of shouting, use a whistle.If you are in a damaged building, go outside and quickly move away from the building.Be ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On if you feel an aftershock. Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake.If you are unable to wash your hands, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.
Wash your hands with soap and water after holding on to commonly touched surfaces or objects.A standard homeowner’s insurance policy does not cover earthquake damage. Consider obtaining an earthquake insurance policy.Consider making improvements to your building to fix structural issues that could cause your building to collapse during an earthquake.Store heavy and breakable objects on low shelves. Protect Your Home: Secure heavy items in your home like bookcases, refrigerators, water heaters, televisions and objects that hang on walls.For those who can afford it, make essential purchases and slowly build up supplies. Remember that not everyone can afford to respond by stocking up on necessities.Being prepared allows you to avoid unnecessary excursions and to address minor medical issues at home, alleviating the burden on urgent care centers and hospitals.Make a supply kit that includes enough food and water for several days, a flashlight, a fire extinguisher and a whistle. Make an Emergency Plan: Create a family emergency communications plan that has an out-of-state contact.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On with family and coworkers.Leaders in Business Community Resilience.
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