Earthquake Preparedness
Earthquake preparedness is a way of life if you live in an area that is prone to earthquakes. Most people who live over a fault know that it is best to be prepared.
Even scientists usually don’t know when an earthquake is about to occur. So people who live over a fault line really have no way to know when the next quake will be.The good news is that there are some things that you can do to prepare your home and your family for the possibility of an earthquake…
Areas like the Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean are more prone to larger quakes, while other areas like the east coast of the U.S. may experience minor earthquakes, from time to time.
Emergency Preparedness for Earthquakes When an earthquake hits, your home may suffer damage, or it may have little damage. It’s really hard to tell whether a home or building will be seriously hurt.You may have nothing more than a few broken dishes, or your house might be completely destroyed. If you live in an earthquake zone, you should consider whether earthquake insurance makes sense for you and your family.
Even if your home is undamaged by an earthquake,
roads and bridges could need repair.
In most cases, you won’t have time (or warnings) to retreat and get to safety. That means that, if you live on a fault line, you will need to be prepared to deal with a quake if one occurs. Earthquake preparedness is not impossible. There are things that you can do to help your family be ready for this kind of natural disaster…
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