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Earthquake Preparedness Information

 

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Links to Earthquake Safety

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 SoCal San Andreas faultline

San Andreas Faultline


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Was that an Earthquake??
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Can Earthquakes Be Predicted?
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* California "Big One" Somewhat Predictable

* Earthquakes Across the US Somewhat Predictable


Water Storage & Earthquake Kit Information:

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Emergency Water Storage Information

Do I Really Need to Worry?

What Do I Put in an Earthquake Kit ?

A Word About Kits....
Supplies: A Checklist


Earthquakes and Fires
In the 1906 San Francisco 7.8 earthquake, the city burns to the ground - 
what will happen to SoCal when the "Big One" hits?
Wikipedia
Earthquakes and the Pacific Ring of Fire
About 90% of the world's earthquakes and 80% of the world's
largest earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire
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FREE REALTIME EARTHQUAKE 3D SOFTWARE

Free 3D earthquake software Free 3D earthquake software
Visit: http://www.earthquake3d.com/


EQ3D (Earthquake 3D) is a downloadable software of an interactive 3D globe which works on most PC’s and mobile devices. Earthquake3D features live feeds from various seismic agencies shown realtime, visually on a globe - You may have to click the refresh button to see - Click on Apps for free software. The software has been created by Richard Wolton at http://www.wolton.net/




* In the most heavily damaged areas, electricity will remain out for weeks or longer.
* Water will stop flowing in many taps for weeks or months.
* Broken sewer pipes will contaminate broken water pipes, and in some places,
tap water will be unsafe to drink for as long as a year.
* Transportation by road and rail will be disrupted by fault rupture and landslides, and may take months to repair.
* Some hospital buildings will be closed by structural damage; many others will be unusable because of non-structural damage such as broken water pipes and unsecured equipment.
 * Two thirds of the region's internet lines will be ruptured by the fault.

Headline: 7/09 Mysterious tremors detected on San Andreas Fault

Scientists have detected a spike in underground rumblings on a section of California's San Andreas Fault that produced a magnitude-7.8 earthquake in 1857.....Read full story @ Foxnews.com>>


San Andreas affected by 2004 Sumatran Quake ScienceDaily (Sep. 30, 2009) — U.S. seismologists have found evidence that the massive 2004 earthquake that triggered killer tsunamis throughout the Indian Ocean weakened at least a portion of California's famed San Andreas Fault....more Science Daily


SoCal Experiencing Surge in Earthquake Activity

There have been 70 quakes greater than a magnitude 4.0 so far this year. That's the most of any year in the last decade -- and, it's only April. There were 30 in 2009 and 29 in 2008. 



Southern California Earthquake Center...link

Southern California Earthquake Center...
 is a community of over 600 scientists, students, and others at over 60 institutions worldwide, headquartered at the University of Southern California. SCEC is funded by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Geological Survey to develop a comprehensive understanding of earthquakes in Southern California and elsewhere, and to communicate useful knowledge for reducing earthquake risk.


Dare to Prepare link

Dare to Prepare
Earthquake professionals, business and community leaders, emergency managers, and others have joined together to organize Dare to Prepare, an earthquake readiness campaign to raise earthquake awareness and encourage earthquake readiness in Southern California. The campaign is supported with funding from federal, state, and local partners. 


California Shake Out main page
California Shake Out main page
All about the results of the 2008 shake Out
and information on the 2009 Shake Out.



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Earthquake Information

 



Other Emergency Information Links:

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Be Prepared California

Information on emergency preparations for yourself and family. Information about terrorists threats, bioterrorism, wildfires, Pandemic flu, and natural disasters and how to protect yourself.
Tips for children, seniors, and those with disabilities.

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Ready America

This is a an emergency preparation site from Fema. It contains information on emergency preparedness kits, and emergency preparation for military personnel, seniors, disabled, pet owners and more.

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FEMA
Natural and Man-made emergency hazard information and domestic preparedness.

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Pandemic Flu.gov

What to do about the flu.
Update and information on US Government H1N1, Avian, and pandemic flu.

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Homeland Security

Broad coverage of emergency preparedness, response and recovery for families and businesses.
Also contains information on current terror alert levels, travel safety warnings at home and abroad, first responder and disaster relief.

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Center for Disease Control

For all your safety and health concerns. Includes information on Emergency preparedness and response, Diseases & conditions, Environmental health, Healthy living, Travel health, Injuries & safety, Workplace safety, and health for different life stages.

Guide to Extreme Heat

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American Red Cross
Emergency Preparation, kit building, and Disaster Response Information.


Disaster Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors


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Protect Your Pets
 



Quick Emergency Earthquake Guidelines:

Preparing for an earthquake :

   Prepare an emergency disaster kit for home and autos :

    During an earthquake if you are:

  What to do after the shaking stops:

More Tips: You should print out these preparation, safety and recovery tips in case you don't have access to a computer or power after an earthquake strikes.
  • Develop an earthquake safety action plan for your family identifying places that can provide the highest amount of protection during an earthquake as well as an escape route and off-premises meeting place.  
  • Become familiar with your community's disaster preparedness plan.    
  • Create a disaster plan for your pets so no family member will jeopardize his or her safety to protect animals.
  • Teach family members how to shut off water, gas and electricity to the house, or where possible, have an automatic gas shut-off device installed to reduce the risk of fire occurring after the earthquake.           
  • Purchase at least one multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher.            
  • Install smoke detectors and change the batteries every six months.                  
  • Prepare an emergency supplies kit including a three-day supply of bottled water and non-perishable food, as well as a manual can opener, paper plates, cups, utensils, first-aid kit, flashlight and battery-operated radio with extra batteries.  
  • Retrofit your home's structure to better withstand the forces of an earthquake. This is a job for a professional architect, engineer or building contractor.  
  • Retrofit nonstructural areas of your home to protect your personal property.            
  • Attach cabinets and bookcases to the wall using brackets.  
  • Secure heavy objects (e.g. television, stereos, computers, armoires) with brackets or safety straps.   
  • Secure picture frames, bulletin boards and mirrors to walls using closed-eye screws anchored into wall studs.   
  • Secure ceiling lights to supports using safety cables.   
  • Apply safety film to windows and glass doors.  
  • Anchor large appliances (e.g. refrigerator, stove) to walls using safety cables or straps.   
  • Install flexible gas lines and automatic gas shutoff valves.  
  • Tack down glassware, heirlooms and figurines with putty.  
  • Install latches on kitchen cabinet doors to prevent items from falling.
  • Review your insurance policies to assure that you have adequate coverage.

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