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Don’t leave yourself high and dry during an emergency: how to prepare yourself before, during, and after an earthquake. 5.Don’t use … This guide can help you protect yourself, your family, and your property before, during, and after an earthquake. After an earthquake: Stay alert in the event of aftershocks. You should first check your injuries before other people, after you do so you may check your family and friends. What to do before the earthquake? If you are indoors, stay there until the shaking stops before you try to go out of … Be prepared with an earthquake kit. Check the nearest route going to identified evacuation area. The kit should comprise of water, food, medications, a first-aid kit, bandages for injuries, a flashlight, batteries, a radio, thermal blankets, and … Prepare your house or workplace. • Do not light a match. Wait for the earthquake to stop. Before an earthquake occurs: Prepare for three to seven days of electricity, water, gas, and telephone outages. Familiarize yourself with earthquake hazards in your area. 0
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