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SAFETY SALLY SAYS,
What do I do in an earthquake?
Recently, a number of government agencies, including the
City of Sumner and East Pierce Fire & Rescue, pretended
there was an earthquake and tested their responses. Give
this a try yourself!
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What would you do while a shake is happening?
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What would you do right after?
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How would you contact your family?
DURING
Drop, Cover & Hold More specifically,
If you are indoors,
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Do not go outside until the shaking stops.
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Move under a desk or sturdy table. Hold onto it and move
with it.
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Stay away from windows, bookcases, refrigerators and
other objects that could fall.
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If you are in a crowded store or public place, do not
rush for an exit. Move away from display shelves; drop,
cover and hold.
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If you are in a theater or stadium, stay in your seat,
protect your head with your arms or get under the seat.
If you are outdoors, move to a clear area away from
trees, signs, buildings or downed electrical wires or poles.
If you are in a downtown area, get into a building’s
doorway or lobby to protect yourself from falling bricks,
glass or other debris.
If you are driving, slowly pull to the side of the road
and stop. Avoid overpasses, power lines and stay inside the
vehicle until the shaking stops.
AFTER
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Check yourself and others for injuries. Provide first
aid as necessary.
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Be prepared for aftershocks.
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Use the phone only to report life-threatening
emergencies.
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If you smell gas or hear a hissing sound, open a window,
take your emergency kit and leave the building.
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Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly.
BEFORE
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Take a first aid class. They’re free through East Pierce
Fire & Rescue.
www.eastpiercefire.org
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Get your emergency kit ready.
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Establish an out-of-town contact. Sometimes, local phone
lines are jammed but not long distance.
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Form a Neighborhood Emergency Team. Go to
www.co.pierce.wa.us and the Emergency Management
page for details.
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