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EARTHQUAKES
Earthquakes occur often and without warning. Because they can cause significant damage and injury, being prepared and practicing drills are key to safety and survival.
PREPARE
• Identify and secure objects in your facility that could fall during an earthquake including bookshelves, hanging mirrors and overhead light fixtures.
• Conduct drills at least every 6 months. Practice Drop! Cover! Hold on!
• Be prepared for the possibility of sheltering-in-place.
• Contact your local police and fire department to make them aware that you are a child care facility located in their area.
• Keep flashlights and a crank or battery powered radio in the event of a power failure. RESPOND
• Instruct children and staff to Drop! Cover! Hold on! It is important for everyone
to stay in place. Attempting to run may cause unnecessary injury.
EARTHQUAKES/TSUNAMIS
• Keep away from windows.
• If you are indoors do not run outside. If outdoors, go to an open space away
from buildings, power lines and anything that can fall on you.
• If necessary, help children find cover.
• Stay under cover until the shaking stops.
• Communicate with parents about situation status or if you evacuated.
• Stay tuned to the radio or television for emergency information, further instructions and alert messages.
• Prevent panic by providing calm activities for children. RECOVER
• After the shaking stops take roll call for children and staff and check for injuries. • Be prepared for aftershocks.
• You may need to shelter-in-place or evacuate if your facility is unsafe.