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NE YEAR AGO, hundreds of thousands of Utahns learned

what it was like to prepare for an earthquake. �ey refreshed their emergency kits, made emergency plans, practiced evacuating and participated in the largest earthquake drill this state has ever seen. It was the Great Utah ShakeOut. And guess what? We’re doing it again. On April 17, we’re inviting 1 million Utahns to drop, cover and hold on for an even larger earthquake drill. Use what you learned in 2012 to get better in 2013. We’re still overdue for an earthquake, which could strike at any time. But we know that Utah could just as easily be a�ected by floods, fires, winter storms or long-term power outages. Your earthquake preparedness will come in handy for any disaster.

�e time to prepare is now.

April 17 @ 10:15 a.m.

T H E G R E AT U TA H S H A K E O U T2

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FEMA declared 42 different disasters from January to June 2012

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of all counties in the country were considered disaster areas due to drought conditions

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We know Utah is Earthquake Country. But it’s also Flood Country and Fire Country.

Food costs increase an average of each year

Adults need a minimum of 1200 caloriesper day to survive

It can take 3 days or longer for emergency rescue to reach those a�ected by

a disaster

for 14 days is the minimum recommended amount of water to store for drinking and light sanitation in case of an emergency

Number of participants in the 2012 Great Utah ShakeOut: 945,000, 33 percent of Utah’s population. Largest per capita participation of any ShakeOut

Goal for 2013 ShakeOut: 1 million

Percent of Utah households with an emergency kit: 75 percentPercent of Utah households with an emergency plan: 78 percentPercent of Utah households with earthquake insurance: 14 percentPercent of businesses that never reopen a�er a disaster: 40 percent

Are you prepared with water, food, warmth, first aid

supplies and medications?

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Visit www.earthquakecountry.info/roots/seven_steps.html for tips on how to prepare, survive and recover.

April 17 @ 10:15 a.m.

A major earthquake happens on the Wasatch Front every 350 years. The last one: 350 years ago.

T H E G R E AT U TA H S H A K E O U T

We’re not just overdue for a major quake. We’re overdue for a moderate one. Something in the realm of a 5.5 to a 6.0 could be strong enough to throw objects from shelves and topple furniture. A magnitude 5.2 earth-quake in Magna in 1962 caused chimneys to fall. On April 17, the state of Utah will hold its second statewide earthquake drill called the Great Utah ShakeOut. In 2012, Utahns learned whether their plans and emergency kits were any good and set about making im-provements. This year, we invite you to practice what you learned in 2012. Be Ready Utah, Deseret News and Emergency Essentials are partners inviting you to join in the Great Utah ShakeOut by doing a preparedness drill at 10:15 a.m. on April 17. There’s one trick to preparing for a disaster. And that’s to get started.

Who’s participating? Last year 945,000 Utahns committed to participate

and we want more this year. Join the more than 328,000 Utahns already signed up, including:

Utah School Districts: Alpine, Beaver, Logan City, Davis, Jordan, Morgan County, Tooele. Don’t see

your district on the participant list? Go to www.shakeout.org/utah to get registered.

More than 65 businesses

Three colleges and universities

12 hospitals between Tremonton and St. George

Nearly 3,000 individuals/families

Link for online version: www.shakeout.org/utah/all_participants.php

The Great Utah ShakeOut10:15 a.m. on April 17, 2013 Visit: shakeout.org/utah

Register your family to get monthly preparedness and drill updates.

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What can happen if a 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes the Wasatch Fault? This video, produced for the Great Utah ShakeOut, happening April 17, at 10:15 a.m., tells you what can happen and how to prepare your home or business for a major quake. After watching the video, register for the Great Utah ShakeOut.

Wildland fires in 2012 topped 1,400 and burned more than 460,000 acres

Number of fires meriting a Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA in 2012: 5

Since 2010, Utah has received four presidential disaster declarations, three for flooding and one for wind

Number of flood insurance policies in Utah: 5,230. Number of flood insurance claims since 1978: 902

Why should I prepare? Know the facts. Every year, seismologists at the

University of Utah record around 800 quakes. Most of them aren’t strong enough

to be felt, but a few times a year

Utah has experienced 16 earthquakes greater than magnitude 5.5 since pioneer settlement in 1847.

The largest earthquake ever recorded in Utah was the 1934 Hansel Valley earthquake with magnitude 6.6.

At 240 miles long, the Wasatch Fault is one of the longest and most active normal faults in the world!

Most residential property insurance policies do not cover damage resulting from earthquakes. Relatively few Utah homeowners have earthquake insurance.

Many people think that all injuries from earthquakes are caused by collapsing buildings. Actually, most injuries in quakes are from objects that break or fall on people.

By not securing your water heater you are vulnerable to rupturing both your water and gas connections. This could spell disaster especially if an earthquake occurred during the winter months when gas is needed to heat your home.

In a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, Utah could see as many as 350,000 people displaced from their homes.

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Magnitude or Intensity?Magnitude is a measure of the energy released in an earthquake—a single value that depends on the area of fault rupture and amount of slip. For example, the 1934 Hansel Valley earthquake had a magnitude of 6.6. The largest expected earthquakes in Utah are magnitude 7.0-7.5.

Intensity is a measure of the strength of ground shaking at a particular place, and varies by location, proximity to the source of the earthquake, and type of material underlying the site. The intensity scale ranges from low (I) to high (XII). Near the epicenter of the Hansel Valley earthquake, the intensity reached VIII; however, in Salt Lake City, intensity levels were about VI.

Geologic site conditions affect ground shaking• This map shows the distribution of different soil types in

Salt Lake Valley.• The intensity of shaking is influenced by the type of

materials underlying an area.• Deep sediment-filled basins and soft soils such as wet clay

amplify and prolong low-frequency shaking; shallow, stiff soils amplify high-frequency shaking.

Map showing levels of strong ground shaking expected in a magnitude 7.0 earthquake on the Salt Lake City segment of the Wasatch fault. The strongest ground shaking in Salt Lake Valley likely will occur adjacent to the Wasatch fault zone.

Strong ground shaking from a magnitude 7 or greater earthquake along one of the segments of the Wasatch fault (see map, page 7) will cause major losses. However, we do not need to wait for these earthquakes to occur to estimate what they could do to Wasatch Front communities. Using the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazards U.S. loss-estimation model, we can estimate the extent of future damage and take actions now to reduce potential losses and plan for recovery.

Wasatch Fault segmentBuilding

losses ($ billions)

Displaced households

Life-threat-ening injuries and fatalities

Brigham City 3 14,000 500

Weber 16 57,000 3,000

Salt Lake City 42 150,000 9,000

Provo 14 48,000 3,000

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UTAH IS YOUR HOME

We know we’re overdue for a major earthquake of mag-nitude 7.0 in Utah. We know that it’s not if, but when an earthquake will strike.

While this guide will help you prepare for an earthquake, it will also help you prepare for fires, floods, tornadoes, winter storms, economic loss and more. Resolve in 2013 to be ready for a disaster. Train to be self-sufficient for a month. Learn first-aid skills. Think about what you would do if you had to survive a week without power.

some community in Utah gets the luck of the draw to have a shaker that rattles them for a few seconds. It’s just a reminder that most

of the state’s population lives

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Losses estimated for a magnitude 7 earthquake on each of the central segments of the Wasatch fault.

Most of Utah’s populated areas lie within an active earthquake belt.

Make an emergency planThe most important thing you can do to prepare for unexpected di-sasters or emergencies is have a plan. Without a plan, it’s easy to get overwhelmed—and you may forget to do something important.

Every Plan Should Include…•A designated place for everyone to meet in an emergency•Emergency phone numbers•An out-of-state contact everyone can call in case you’re not together in an

emergency•Evacuation plan that includes potential places to stay away from home.•Financial and insurance account information. Make logs and videos of valu-

ables for your insurance records.•Provision for natural disasters that are likely to occur in your area. Even if you don’t think a major disaster will happen in your area, you should still make a plan in case of a house fire—something that can happen anywhere. For more information, download the plan outline from our website.

Practice makes Prepared.Without practice, your emergency plan will be less effective because no one will remem-ber it. In an emergency, seconds count. Practice once a year to remind everyone of the plan, see how realistic it is, and determine adjustments that need to be made . Practice also helps children remember what to do in an emergency, so they can feel less fear and more confidence.

Do you have kits ready? Does everyone know where they are?You can choose to assemble your own kit, or purchase a ready-made kit and add your own elements to custom-ize it to your needs with medications, toys, books, or other items that will be necessary and calming in an emergency.

If you have a car, keep a kit there in case you have an emergency on the road and help isn’t immediately available. Include a good supply of water and non-perishable food that can store in a range of tempera-tures (like emergency food ration bars). A good pre-made kit will include water, food, warmth, first aid items, and a flashlight.

It’s a good idea to have kits at your workplace, in your child’s school backpack (if the school doesn’t have kits for everyone stored on-site), or at the daycare center or babysitter’s house.

Part of every individual and family preparedness plan is having a portable and easy-to-access kit that you can grab on the way out the door (or window) in an emergency.

Have a KitSee page 7 for more kits

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Download this FREE plan outline and other planning tools at

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Make a plan

Update the Plan

Practice the Plan

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Part of every individual and family preparedness plan is having a portable and easy-to-access kit that you can grab on the way out the door or window. Keep an extra kit in your car and at your workplace.

PERSONAL DISASTER KITS

Pack the supplies in a backpack or small bag that can be easily carried if you have to evacuate.

Distribute heavy items equally between family

member’s kits.

Keep a light source in the top of your kit, so you can find it

quickly in the dark.

Drinking water (minimum one gallon per person per day)

First aid supplies, medications, and essential hygiene items such as soap, toothpaste and toilet paper

Emergency lighting: light sticks and/or a working flash-light with extra batteries and light bulbs (hand-powered flashlights are also available)

A hand-cranked or battery-operated radio and spare batteries

Canned and packaged foods and cooking utensils, including a manual can opener

Items to protect you from the elements, such as warm clothing, sturdy shoes, extra socks, blankets and perhaps a tent

Heavy-duty plastic bags for waste and to serve other uses, such as tarps and rain ponchos

Work gloves and protective goggles

Pet food and pet restraints

Copies of vital documents, such as insurance policies and personal identification

Enclose the extra clothing, matches, per-sonal documents and other items that could be damaged by smoke or water in plastic to

protect them.

Medications, a list of prescriptions, copies of medical insurance cards, doctors’ names and contact information

Medical consent forms for dependents

First aid kit and handbook

Spare eyeglasses, personal hygiene supplies and sturdy shoes

Bottled water

Whistle (to alert rescuers to your location)

Emergency cash

Personal identification

List of emergency contact phone numbers

Snack foods high in calories

Emergency lighting: light sticks and/or a working flashlight with extra batteries and light bulbs (hand-powered flashlights are also available)

Comfort items such as games, crayons, writing material and teddy bears

PACKING TIPS

Note: Replace perishable items like water, food, medications and batteries on a yearly basis. Check children’s clothing for proper fit. Adjust clothing for winter or summer needs. Check expiration dates on batteries, light sticks, warm packs, food and water.

You can choose to assemble your own kit, or purchase a ready-made kit and customize it to your needs.

HOUSEHOLD DISASTER KIT

Store this household disaster kit inside a large portable watertight container in a safe, accessible location. Pack at least a 3- to 5-day supply of these items:

What to grab when you have to get out72-hour kit

72-hour kit

6 T H E G R E AT U TA H S H A K E O U T

I AM SASHA Earthquakes can happen anywhere, anytime.

Where will you be?

KID’S ACTIVITIES

“If you’re outside in an

earthquake ... stay out-

side. Move away from

buildings, trees, street

lights and power lines.

Crouch down and cover

your head.”

Make a plan. How to be safe.How to respond. How to communicate.

To be ready for the quakes or other disasters that are certain to happen in Utah, it is important that your family have a disaster-preparedness plan.

Practice makes Prepared

Hold occasional preparedness “drills” to practice your plan. Without practice, your emergency plan will be less effective because no one will remem-ber it. In an emergency, seconds count.

Every plan should include:• A designated place for everyone to meet in an emergency.

• Emergency phone numbers.

• An out-of-state contact everyone can call in case you’re not together in an emergency.

• Evacuation plan that includes poten-tial places to stay away from home.

• Financial and insurance account information. Make logs and videos of valuables for your insurance records.

• Provision for natural disasters that are likely to occur in your area.

Will everyone in your household know how to react when a

major disaster strikes?

Make an emergency planThe most important thing you can do to prepare for unexpected di-sasters or emergencies is have a plan. Without a plan, it’s easy to get overwhelmed—and you may forget to do something important.

Every Plan Should Include…•A designated place for everyone to meet in an emergency•Emergency phone numbers•An out-of-state contact everyone can call in case you’re not together in an

emergency•Evacuation plan that includes potential places to stay away from home.•Financial and insurance account information. Make logs and videos of valu-

ables for your insurance records.•Provision for natural disasters that are likely to occur in your area. Even if you don’t think a major disaster will happen in your area, you should still make a plan in case of a house fire—something that can happen anywhere. For more information, download the plan outline from our website.

Practice makes Prepared.Without practice, your emergency plan will be less effective because no one will remem-ber it. In an emergency, seconds count. Practice once a year to remind everyone of the plan, see how realistic it is, and determine adjustments that need to be made . Practice also helps children remember what to do in an emergency, so they can feel less fear and more confidence.

Do you have kits ready? Does everyone know where they are?You can choose to assemble your own kit, or purchase a ready-made kit and add your own elements to custom-ize it to your needs with medications, toys, books, or other items that will be necessary and calming in an emergency.

If you have a car, keep a kit there in case you have an emergency on the road and help isn’t immediately available. Include a good supply of water and non-perishable food that can store in a range of tempera-tures (like emergency food ration bars). A good pre-made kit will include water, food, warmth, first aid items, and a flashlight.

It’s a good idea to have kits at your workplace, in your child’s school backpack (if the school doesn’t have kits for everyone stored on-site), or at the daycare center or babysitter’s house.

Part of every individual and family preparedness plan is having a portable and easy-to-access kit that you can grab on the way out the door (or window) in an emergency.

Have a KitSee page 7 for more kits

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Download this FREE plan outline and other planning tools at

www.beprepared.com/downloads

Make a plan

Update the Plan

Practice the Plan

Make a plan

Update the Plan

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Sasha’s family chose the mail box. Where will your family meet?

Download this FREE plan outline and other planning tools at

www.beprepared.com/downloads

Even if you don’t think a major disaster will happen in your area, you should still make a plan in case of a house fire—something that can happen anywhere.

SASHA FEELS AN EARTHQUAKE. SHE DROPS, TAKES COVER AND HOLDS

ON. WHEN THE SHAKING STOPS, SHE PROCEEDS CAREFULLY!

HELP SASHA FIND HER FAMILY’S SAFE MEETING PLACE.

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EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATIONIt’s important to be able to contact your family if there is anunexpected event. Fill in the following information and keep acopy on the refrigerator, in your car, and in your child’s backpack.

Crossword Puzzle Answers: Across: 2. flash; 4. water; 6. sofa; 8. pets; 9. snack; 10. kit; 11. games.Down: 1. plan; 3. sleeping; 5. two; 7. facts; 9. shoes

Visit www.ready.gov and clickon Ready Kids for a family

scavenger hunt to create yourfamily’s emergency supply kit!

Sponsored by

Parents/Guardians Contact Names: Telephone numbers:

Out-of-State Contact Name: Telephone number:

Neighborhood Meeting Place: Meeting Place Telephone:

Dial 9-1-1 for Emergencies!

Dear Family,

ACROSS:2. _ _ _ _ _ light: A handytool to have if the lights goout!

4. Every person needs onegallon of this per day!

6. This comfortable piece offurniture should not be partof a family’s supply kit.

8. Furry family members thatshould be part of yourpreparedness plan.

9. Some people have a _ _ _ _ _ between meals ifthey are hungry.

10. You might find water, aflashlight, or a whistle in anemergency supply _ _ _.

11. Fun items that familiescan play together.

DOWN:1. Families can create acommunication _ _ _ _ sothat they know where tomeet and who to call duringan emergency.

3. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ bag: Greatfor napping or keeping warm.

5. Every family membershould carry a contact listwith at least _ _ _ differentphone numbers that willallow you to keep in touchduring an emergency.

7. It’s important to get the _ _ _ _ _ about differentkinds of emergencies, so thatyou know what to expect.

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To prepare for emergencies, families can collect items that might be useful and put them in an emergency supply kit.Go to www.ready.gov and click on Ready Kids to find out how your family can prepare for unexpected situations. Thencomplete this crossword puzzle to give you an idea of what kinds of things should be part of your family’s emergencysupply kit.

Use your map, geography, and thinking skills to answer the following questions.Write your answers on the lines below.

1 Where are the Appalachian Mountains? How do you know?

2 Which states border the Great Lakes?

3 Glaciers still cover the landscape in the Grand Tetons (in theRocky Mountains). Using the physical and temperature map, canyou guess which state is home to the Grand Tetons?

4 If your family was driving from your home to the MississippiRiver, in which direction would you travel? Which states wouldyou travel through?

5 Imagine taking a car trip from your home to see the RockyMountains. In which direction would you travel? Whatgeographic features would you see along the way?

6 What types of temperatures would you experience in DeathValley National Park in California’s Mojave Desert? Would youbring a raincoat?

7 If you were visiting Everglades National Park in Florida, whattypes of precipitation would you expect to experience?

8 What geographical, temperature, and/or precipitation factorscontribute to blizzards in the Northeast?

9 What geographical, temperature, and/or precipitation factorscontribute to tornadoes in the central United States?

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Ready for any Weather

1 Describe Dad, the main character.

2 What did Dad mean when he said, “We have to get organized”?

3 What important items did Mom remind Dad and Rory to bring?

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About the Characters:DAD is an explorer who loves takinghis family on adventures! An all-around athlete, he stays in greatshape by climbing rocks and trees,swimming across rivers, and runningthrough the forest and plains.

MOM (Purrcilla) is friendly andenergetic, and will defend her familyat a moment’s notice. Her wisdomand common sense come in handywhen her family has questions.

RORY is learning how to plan aheadso that she can handle any situationcalmly and with confidence.

HECTOR HUMMINGBIRD, Dad’sbest friend, is dependable and true.He is known by other forest creaturesas the one to go to when a messageneeds to be communicated quickly!

Visit www.ready.gov and click onReady Kids to find out even more about how your family canprepare for emergencies.

Questions:

CONTEST! Create a name for Dad!Ask your teacher for details. Deadline: 12/22/05

Calling All Geographers Reproducible Worksheet 1 Reproducible Worksheet 2

Read the story, then think about the questions. Write your answers on the lines.

The Hiking AdventureThe sky was sunny and bright. “Hey, Dad! Can we go for a hike today?” Rory asked, excited.

“Sure!” Dad exclaimed. “But first, we should tell Mom where we’re headed, and then we have to getorganized.” Dad reached into a closet and pulled out his sturdy green and gold backpack. Together, theylooked inside and found lots of useful items—a small first-aid kit, a flashlight, and some extra batteries.Rory put paper and markers into her own backpack. Dad carefully reviewed his favorite map of the forest, and Mompeeked her head around the corner and asked, “Don’t you need these?” She held up two bottles of water, some granolabars, and a pair of sweatshirts. Dad smiled and said, “Thanks, Purrcilla,” and packed these important items, too.

It was turning out to be a great afternoon, but things can change in a moment—and they did. The sky grew black andthe air got cold. Brrr! Rory was glad she had a sweatshirt. Dad looked at the sky and saw that a big storm was brewing.“Look over here, Rory,” he said. “Let’s take some shelter until the storm passes.” They ducked inside a shallow cave justin time. Then the rain came pelting down!

“Oh no, Mom will be worried!” said Rory. Dad smiled and told her not to worry; Mom and Dad had made a plan incase something like this happened. Hector Hummingbird, Dad’s best friend, would be coming to find them any minute!Suddenly, in front of them were two shining eyes. It was Hector Hummingbird!

“There you are! Purrcilla asked me to fly out to find you!” tweeted Hector.

“We’re just fine,” laughed Dad. “But thanks for checking on us! Once the rain stops, you can take a message back to letPurrcilla know that we’re okay.”

“That sounds great,” said Hector, as he shook out his wet feathers. Snug and dry in the opening of the cave, Dad, Rory,and Hector shared a snack and some water. Everyone was tired, but they were safe.

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Test your knowledgeKID’S ACTIVITIES

Complete a contact card for each adult family member. Have them keep these cards handy in a wallet, purse or briefcase, etc. Additionally, complete contact cards for each child in

your family. Put the cards in their backpacks or book bags.

Download this FREE plan outline and other planning tools at

www.beprepared.com/downloads

Even if you don’t think a major disaster will happen in your area, you should still make a plan in case of a house fire—something that can happen anywhere.

Check with your children’s day care or school. Facilities designed for children should include iden-tification planning as part of their emergency plans.

PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND TEACHERS:

SPOT CHECK

You and your family have packed an emergency supply kit that will prepare you for any emergency. For each topic numbered below pick the response that best describes your emergency supply kit. Then check out the scorecard to the right. How ready are you?

1. Flashlight and RadioA. We have a flashlight, a radio, and two sets of extra batteries for each.B. We have a flashlight and radio in my kit, but no batteries.C. We don’t have a flashlight or a radio.

2. Food and WaterA. Our kit has a three-day supply of food and three gallons of water per family member.B. Our kit has water, but no food.C. Our kit doesn’t include food or water.

3. Family CheckA. My parent or guardian has reviewed the Family Supply List and collected

all the items with me.B. My parent or guardian is collecting items with me, but we haven’t finished yet.C. My parent or guardian hasn’t reviewed the Family Supply List.

4. ClothingA. We have a complete change of clothing for every family member.B. We only packed a sweater.C. We forgot to pack a change of clothing.

5. Fun StuffA. I packed a CD player and some CDs, a book, or my favorite game.B. My brother or sister packed some games and toys, but I didn’t.C. I have not packed any entertainment items.

Topic 1: Remember to pack a flash-light and battery-powered radio with extra batteries. Be sure to check that everything works before closing your supply kit.

Topic 2: Your family’s kit should have a three-day supply of food and water. Work with your parents to collect a yummy selection of nutritious food that won’t spoil, like canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter and canned meat (don’t forget a can opener).

Topic 3: Work with your family to collect a first aid kit, tools, and other hard-to-find stuff on your supply list.

Topic 4: Don’t just pack a sweater; set aside a complete change of clothes for everyone in your family. Think about making personalized T-shirts for every-one by drawing a family crest!

Topic 5: Have a battery-powered game in your kit? Don’t forget the batteries!

HOW DID YOU SCORE?

JANUARY 22, 2013 EMERGENCY ESSENTIALS BePrepared.com

Secure your stuff. Home hazard hunt.

The first step to earthquake safety is to look around

your home and identify all unsecured objects that

might fall during shaking.

START NOW by moving heavy furniture, such as bookcases, away from beds, couches, and other places where people sit or sleep. Also make sure that exit paths are clear of clutter.

Simple and inexpensive things that you can do now will help reduce injuries and protect belongings in a quake. Most hardware and home-improvement stores carry earthquake-safety straps, fasteners, and adhesives that you can easily use to secure your belongings.

8 T H E G R E AT U TA H S H A K E O U T

Secure your stuff. Home hazard hunt.

safety is to look around your home and identify all

unsecured objects that might fall during shaking.

START NOW by moving heavy furniture, such as bookcases, away from beds, couches, and other places where people sit or sleep. Also make sure that exit paths are clear of clutter.

Simple and inexpensive things that you can do now will help reduce injuries and protect belongings in a quake. Most hardware and home-improvement stores carry earthquake-safety straps, fasteners, and adhesives that you can easily use to secure your belongings.

Test your earthquake knowledge: www.shakeout.org/utahLook for the games under “Learn and Play”

Illustrations from “Beat the Quake” game at www.dropcoverholdon.org

Water heaters: Unsecured water heaters may fall over, rupturing rigid water and gas connections.

Water heaters should be anchored to wall studs or masonry with metal straps and lag screws. Kits are available at hardware stores and home centers.

If not already done, have a plumber install flexible (corrugated) copper water connectors.

Flexible water connectors

Flexible gasconnector

Water and gas pipes:Water or gas pipes anywhere in your home can break. Water leaks can cause extensive damage, and gas leaks are a major fire hazard.

Have a plumber evaluate, replace, and properly secure rusted or worn water and gas pipes.

If not already done, have a plumber replace rigid gas connections to water heaters, stoves, dryers, and other gas appliances with flexible (corrugated) stainless-steel gas connectors.

Excess-flow gas-shuto� valves for individual appliances, which stop gas flow in case of a catastrophic leak, are also now available with flexible connectors.

In the kitchen: Glassware and china may crash to the floor if cabinet doors are unsecured. Gas appliances can shi�, rupturing their gas connections.

Know how and when to shut o� your utilities.

Hang mirrors, pictures, and other hanging objects on closed hooks.

Place only so� art, such as unframed posters or rugs and tapestries, above beds or sofas.

Hanging objects: Art and other heavy objects hung on walls may fall, and glass in pictures and mirrors may shatter.

Secure ceiling fans and hanging light fixtures

Closed hook

Objects on open shelves and tabletops:Collectibles and other loose objects can become dangerous projectiles.

Hold collectibles, pottery, and lamps in place by using removable earthquake putty, museum wax, or quake gel.

Furniture:Tall, top-heavy furniture, such as bookcases and entertainment centers, may fall and injure you.

Store heavy items and breakables on lower shelves.

Secure both top corners of tall furniture into a wall stud, not just to the drywall.

Flexible-mount fasteners, such as nylon straps, allow furniture independent movement from the wall, reducing strain on studs.

In the garage or utility room: Items stored in garages and utility rooms can fall, causing injuries, damage, and hazardous spills or leaks.

Secure all cabinet doors, especially those overhead, to help prevent contents from falling out during quakes. Use latches designed for child-proofing orearthquake or boat safety.

Secure refrigerators and other major appliances to walls using earthquake appliance straps.

Move flammable or hazardous materials to low areas that are secure.

Ensure that items stored above or beside vehicles cannot fall, damaging or blocking them.

Home electronics: Large electronic devices may fall, causing injuries and damage. �ey are also costly to replace.

Flexible nylon straps

Secure TVs, stereos, computers, and microwave ovens with flexible nylon straps and buckles for easy removal and relocation.

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Food StorageThe average American household has less than a week’s supply of food on hand. If you had to shelter at home in an emergency, would you be prepared to meet your nutritional and caloric needs?

Without being paranoid or panicked, there are many valid reasons to put extra food away:• Lossofelectricity• Suddenunemployment• Lossofincomeduetoillnessorinjury• Unexpectedmedicalbills• Large-scaleemergency

Food storage is a wise investment. Consider the following to get the most out of your food storage supplies:• Knowhowtousewhatyoustore.• Foodstoragethatmatchesyourfamily’s lifestyle is more likely to be used.• Rotateyourfoodstoragefromtimetotime. This will keep your food supply fresher — and it’s great practice. • Storetomeetyourdailycaloricintakerequire- ment, not a specific number of servings daily. Food storage is intended to keep you alive and nourished during times of difficulty. It is not intended to feed you like a king, but should fulfill your caloric needs. Those needs are based on your age, gender, and activity level. Hurricane Sandy showed us why

it’s important to be prepared. Up to 40,000 New Yorkers were displaced by Sandy. Three weeks after the storm, approximately 60,000 homes and businesses were without power, and two months later, some homes still didn’t have heat!

PREPAREDNESS TIPS FROM

Carry it with You• Keepasmalltentnearyouremergencykits and in your car.• Createamakeshiftshelterfromsimpleitems you may already own.

o Store a tarp, canvas, tube tent, poncho or other material plus a rope and stakes where you can easily grab them if you have to evacuate (near your emer- gency kit).o Have a large enough cover and length of rope for your group, or keep individu-

al covers in each kit.

Build a Shelter• Learnthebasicsforcreatingashelterin nature if you’re stranded without a tent or tarp.• Yoursheltershouldprotectyouasmuchas possible from the elements.• Keepasharpenedsaw,hatchetorothertool in your day pack or emergency kit so you can trim or cut branches from trees (if needed) to make an emergency shelter.• Lookfornaturalfeaturesliketrees,rocksor ledges that you can build against.• Youmaybetemptedtouseyourcarasa shelter. If you do not have fuel, this is not a good idea.

Emergency Warmth

In Utah, cold weather can last up to six months so there is a high probability that an earthquake will happen when it’s cold. Suffering in the cold is not only uncomfortable, but can be danger-ous and even deadly in an emergency. You can prepare yourself to handle cold weather with a few simple steps.

Keep Yourself Warm• Havewinterclothingavailable:coats,hats, scarves, gloves, socks.• Planformultiplelayerssoyoucanadjustyour temperature as needed.• Changeclothingifitbecomesdamp.• Choosematerialsthatwillinsulateandwick moisture away from your body (wool, nylon, polyester, polypro, and other polyester blends). • Keepitemsonhandthatcanprovidead- ditional warmth, like hand and body warmers, emergency blankets or sleeping bags, can- dles, propane heaters and fire-starting materials.

Make an Indoor Shelter at HomeIf extreme cold persists and you have no other means of heating your home, use an interior wall or corner to build a heat hut. • Pushseveraltables,desksorotherpieces furniture near each other.• Thefoursides,floor,and“roof”shouldbe coveredwith15”ofinsulatingmaterialslike

o Mattresseso Blankets/beddingo Towelso Clothing, etc.

• Thereshouldonlybeasmallspaceforeach person inside.• Lieclosetoorhuganotherperson.• Yourbodyheatwillkeeptheinteriorofthe shelter warm.

Emergency Shelter Away from HomeIf you can’t return home in an emergency, shelter might be the most important consideration after food and water. How do you prepare for sheltering away from home?

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When preparing for an emergency, consider the basics of survival: water, food, warmth and shelter.

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This might sound easy, and maybe going one day without bathing, cooking or cleaning doesn’t sound too terrible. But what about a week, two weeks, or more? Use the chart above and see if you can get by using

the following amounts on specific tasks. Remember, the amount is per person.

Drinking/cooking 1 gallon (drink at least 2 liters of that gallon)

Bathing Hand washing tooth brushing 1 gallon

Washing dishes or laundry 1 gallon

Filtering and treating water: EMErgEnCY PrEPArEDnESS ESSEntIAlS

A Micro-filter ($60-$370 or more)

You may need to filter if water from the tap is impure or if you’re relying on water from natural sources like rivers, ponds, lakes or wells. Filtering water removes dirt, debris and chemicals to improve the smell and taste of water. Micro-filters can also filter microorgan-isms out of the water to help prevent contracting an illness from contaminated water.

• Follow the instructions provided by the manufac- turer of your filter to ensure the best quality water.• A micro-filter will work for most emergency situa- tions, including earthquake preparedness.• TheKATADYN®Vario™WaterFilterisapremium drinking water system that filters up to 2 quarts per minute.• OtherbrandsincludeMSR™andSawyer™.

There are three other ways to treat water for microorganisms if you don’t have a filter:

Chlorination (minimal cost)Use only regular household bleach that has 5.25 to 6% sodium hypochlorite (no dyes, scents or added cleaners).

1. Add 16 drops (1/8 teaspoon) bleach per gallon of water.2. Stir and let stand 30 minutes.3. Water should have a slight bleach odor. If not, repeat the dosage.4. If water still doesn’t smell of chlorine, that means the water still carries harmful substances. If you add more chlorine at this point, the chlorine levels will harm your body. Discard the water and find another source.

Water treatment tablets ($8-$25)Therearevariouskindsofwatertreatmenttablets.KATA-DYN®Micropur™andAquaMira™purificationtabletsare EPA-registered, and leave you with only the taste of fresh water.

• Drop the correct number of tablets into the water and wait for the period of time given in the instructions.• Lookfortabletsthatareregisteredas“purifiers”with the EPA.• Impurities like sediment and dead microbes (no longer harmful) remain. Pour the water through a coffee filter to remove these impurities.

Water purifier ($50-$100)A good purifier will neutralize waterborne viruses in addi-tion to the bacteria and protozoa that filters remove.

• Follow instructions provided by the manufacturer of your purifier.• TheKatadyn®MyBottle™purifierandtheSteriPEN™ are both good options.

Live at least 24 hours with only one gallon of water per family member.

A family of four would live for 24 hours with only 4 gallons of water to use.

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In an emergency situation, it is critical to be able to find, store and treat water.

PREPAREDNESS TIPS FROM

For a long-term emergency plan, you need to have a way to replenish your drinking water. You should also have a way to make questionable water safe for drinking and cooking.

Our bodies are about 80% water.We lose water in three ways: Perspiration Breathing Urination

Dehydration of even 1% leads to decreased energy.

Within three days of water depletion or loss, the body and organs can be severely damaged.

NOTE: START WITH THE LEAST POLLUTED, SALT-FREE WATER YOU CAN FIND. COLD, RUNNING WATER IS BETTER THAN WARM, STATIONARY WATER.

HOW MUCH WATER TO STORE? FEMA recommends that the bare minimum to store is one gallon per person per day. The USGS estimates that an adult in the U.S. uses 80-100 gallons of water per day. We recommend a supply that can last two weeks as a good foundation to build on. If you have the the space, we strongly recommend storing 3 gallons of water per person per day.

RECOMMENDED WATER USAGE FOR THOSE STORING 3 GALLONS/PERSON/DAY:

Mild (2-4%) • Headaches• Fatigue• Tension/anxiety

Moderate (5-6%) • Littleornourine• Decreasedabilitytosweat (higher body temperature) • Musclecramps• Tinglinghandsandfeet• Nausea

Severe (7-9%) • Musclespasms• Impairedvision• Shriveledskin• Confusion• Chestorabdominalpain• Seizures

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One of the key themes that emerges after every major disaster is how well the community works together to rebuild and support those who lost everything. But much suffering and damage can be avoided when neighborhoods and communities organize their preparedness efforts before an emergency.

Additional copies of this Deseret News educational section on The Great Utah ShakeOut are available at Emergency Essentials offices located at 653 North 1500 West, Orem, UT, or call 1-800-999-1863.

JANUARY 22, 2013 EMERGENCY ESSENTIALS BePrepared.com

This educational section from the Deseret News’ Newspapers in Educa-tion program was designed by Lou Ann Reineke with assistance from Joe Dougherty, public information officer at Utah Division of Emergency Management, Ryan Longman, program manager of BeReady Utah and Emergency Essentials preparedness experts. The project was under the direction of Cindy Richards, Newspapers in Education director, with special thanks to Dean Hale and Sarah Knight, Emergency Essentials.

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One Community’s ExperienceA neighborhood in Pleasant Grove, Utah, recently had an emergency drill, organized by Anita Thornton.

Setup: Anita worked with block captains to distribute information about preparedness and their neighbor-hood goals. They encouraged neighbors to get to know each other and she gathered information about what resources and skills each family had to offer.

Execution: Onapre-determinedday,Anita“soundedtheemergencyalarm”andconveyedthespecificsofthe disaster to the block captains via 2-way radio. Block captains notified their blocks, and everyone reported to the meeting place. Anita walked them through how their time might pass (sleeping on the floor in a room with up to 300+ people, having nothing to do for hours at a time, using temporary bathroom facilities, etc.).

Post-mortem: After the drill, Anita and the block captains discussed what went well and what could be improved.

Remember: Each community’s plan and experience will be different, because each community has specific needs and different potential risks.

Benefits of a Community Drill

• Creates awareness of the resources in your neighborhood

• Identifies risks — both visible and unexpected• Encourages community members to prepare• Provides practice so everyone knows what to do

when a real emergency strikes

Key Components of a Successful Community Drill1. Emphasize community involvement and coordi-

nation. Delegate responsibility throughout the group(block captains, for example).

2. Communicate the date and time of the drill, and how each household should prepare in advance.

3. Document specific risks that could impact your neighborhood; keep a record of skills and resources available.

4. Identify neighbors with special needs: medical equipment, oxygen, language barriers, mental or other disorders, etc.

5. Plan your drill around a specific scenario. Decide what disaster will occur, and how it will impact phone lines, roads, homes, etc. For the drill, give that information to your block captains and have them disseminate it to the rest of the neighborhood.

6. Involve as many people from your neighborhood as possible. Youngpeoplecanbe“runners”forblockcaptains,helpingwithcommunications, delivering supplies or other duties.

7. Have a review meeting after the drill. Discuss what worked well and what didn’t. Adjust the plan as needed.

8. Document and re-distribute the updated plan so everyone knows what to do in a real emergency.

SKILLS

• Basicfirstaid• CPRcertification• CERTtrainings• EMTs• Nurses• Doctors• Constructionworkers• Plumbers• Electricians• Heavymachine Operators• Welders• Automechanics

RESOURCES

• Portablegenerator• Tractor• 4WDvehicle• Aircompressor• Winch• Chainsortowcables• Waterpurifier• Tent(s)• 4wheeler(s)• Motorcycle• Waterstorage• Foodstorage• Emergencykit(s)• Hamradio

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