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III. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPAREDNESS
Sound structural integrity of house.
Household Emergency Reminder Board (see sample in Annex l).
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Household Evacuation Plan (see sample in Annex 2).
”Go-Bags” for each member of the household.
Stock of items which will be useful in an emergency.
A. IN THE EVENT OF AN EARTHQUAKE:
"Duck, Cover, & Hold”
When shaking stops, determine extent of damage to the building or properties and prepare for any indication of fire Turn off gas line
Strong earthquake may trigger a possibility of fire; if fire breaks out, immediately notify the SECURITY AND FIRE FIGHTING response team and/or the Fire Department to report the fire; provide your name, location of emergency, telephone number from which you are calling and type of emergency you are reporting (e g fire, medical fire alarm, hazardous, chemical spill)
Follow the call list to contact the Street Leader.
Once on the scene, Phase II Leader assumes overall authority. Follow the rehearsed earthquake evaluation procedure conducted during earthquake drills
B. AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE:
Household Leader assesses their home.
Determine the extent of damage, prepare for any indications of fire.
Report to your Street Leader
Be prepared for aftershocks; aftershocks are lesser in magnitude but can cause partially damaged structure to collapse.
Before you evacuate, take note of unsafe conditions, injured and trapped persons and other hazards that you need to report when you reach your designated Emergency Assembly Points or Evacuation Area
Do not attempt to move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger
Evacuate bringing only your important personal belongings (wallets, persona bags, key, etc.); you may not be able to enter the properties.
Retrieve your first aid kits and emergency supplies if available
Do not re-enter the properties until instructed to do so.
Proceed to the evacuation area / Park II.
Unaccounted, injured, or trapped persons should be reported immediately to SECURITY AND FIRE FIGHTING response team or to responding public safety / external emergency response agencies.
