H O W T O S U R V I V E E A R T H Q U A K E S A N D T S U N A M I S I N N O R T H E R N C A L I F O R N I A

EVaCUatE IF you are in a tSUNaMI Hazard zoNEFeeling strong ground shaking that lasts a long time may be the only warning that a tsunami is on its way. In Step 1 you identified hazard areas and evacuation routes. Grab your “grab and go” kit and immediately head to a safe area.

Do not wait for an official warning• Donotwaittocollectsuppliesorbelongings.

• usepostedtsunamihazardzonesignsandtsunamievacuationmapstodeterminewhatareasareriskyandwhatareasaresafe.

• gooNFooT.Roadsandbridgesmaybedamaged.Avoiddownedpowerlines.

• ifevacuationisimpossible,gotothethirdorhigherfloorofasturdybuildingorclimbatree.Thisshouldonlybeusedasalastresort.

IF yoU arE IN a SaFE arEa

Check for injuries • Donotmoveinjuredpersonsunlesstheyareindangeroffurtherinjuries.

• useyourfirstaidskillstostopbleeding.

• Coverinjuredpersonswithablankettokeepthemwarm.

Check for damage• ifpossible,useyourfireextinguishertoputoutsmallfires.

• TurnoffthemaingasvalveiFyousmellgasorsuspectaleak.onlythegascompanycanturnifbackon.

• Wearglovestoprotectyourselffrombrokenglass

• Stayawayfromdamagedchimneysorbrickwalls.Aftershocksmaybringthemtumblingdown.

eVacuaTe if neceSSary— check for inJurieS and damage