Shelter in Place

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Earthquakes
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Earthquake in the Tri-State
http//earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsus/Ma
ps/US2/37.39.-89.-87.php
Map courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
Department of the Interior/USGS
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What is an earthquake?

• A shift or slide in the earths surface
• Felt as a sudden, rapid shaking

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Earthquakes Magnitude and Intensity

• The Richter scale
• Magnitude 4 and 5 moderate
• Magnitude 6 large
• Magnitude 7 major
• Magnitude 8 great
• Modified Mercalli Intensity scale
• Evaluates an earthquake according to the observed
  severity and damage at specific locations.

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Earthquake Hazards

• Fires
• Flash Floods
• Tsunamis
• Power Outages
• Debris

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Earthquakes

• Much earthquake-related damage is predictable and
  preventable.
• Seismic safety provisions in building codes,
  retrofitting programs, hazard hunts and family
  and community emergency plans increase the
  chances of reducing the effects of an earthquake.

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Earthquakes Make a Plan

• When you make your plan
• Find out the potential for earthquakes in your
  area.
• Identify potential hazards in your home and
  reduce the potential damage that an earthquake
  can cause.
• Store breakable items on bottom shelves inside
  cabinets that can be latched closed.
• Brace overhead lights and secure other electrical
  appliances

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Earthquakes Make a Plan

• Consider what you and family members will do if
  you are at home, at work, at school or outside.
• Identify safe places in each room of your home
  where you can Drop, Cover and Hold On
• Locate safe places outdoors.
• Make sure you know how and when to turn off gas,
  electricity and water.
• Include your familys plan for reuniting after
  the earthquake.
• Make sure everyone knows and understands your
  familys emergency communication plan.

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Earthquakes Get a Kit

• For those living in areas where earthquakes may
  occur, there are items in your kit that have
  additional significance
• Sturdy shoes to help protect your feet from
  broken glass and other debris.
• Flashlights and extra batteries ready for use.
• Extra drinking water.

Disaster Kits and Weather Radios are available at
your local American Red Cross www.shopredcross.org
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Earthquakes Be Informed

• During an Earthquake
• DROP, COVER and HOLD ON
• If you are indoors
• Drop to the floor, take cover under a piece of
  heavy furniture cover your head and hold on to
  the furniture with your other hand. Stay inside.
• If you are outdoors
• Move into the open, away from buildings, street
  lights, trees and utility wires. Once in the
  open, stay there until the shaking stops.

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Earthquakes Be Informed

• Afterwards. . .
• Be prepared for aftershocks within the first
  hours, days, weeks and even months after the
  quake.
• Help injured or trapped persons, giving first aid
  when appropriate. Stay tuned to local radio for
  the latest emergency information.
• Avoid loose or dangling power lines

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Earthquakes Be Informed

• Afterwards. . .
• Stay out of damaged buildings and return home
  only if authorities say it is safe.
• Wear sturdy shoes and protective clothing.
• Leave the area if you smell gas or fumes from
  other chemicals.
• Open closet and cupboard doors cautiously.
• Volunteer.

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Be Prepared When ANY Disaster StrikesJoin the
Cincinnati Area Chapter of the American Red
CrossBusiness Emergency Planning Association
www.cincinnatiredcross.org/bepa