Preparedness Guidebook

The key to knowing how to handle any personal or citywide emergency is preparation. By
establishing survival kits, planning an escape route and meeting location, learning basic
first aid skills, and knowing where to go and what to do during an emergency, you are
establishing a safety net that will help keep you alive through a crisis. The preparations
you make now will reduce personal and material loss. Keep this guide in a safe place
and use the first aid and survival checklists as well as the family communication plan
when making preparations to protect your family in an emergency.

During an Earthquake
• Stay away from heavy furniture, appliances, large glass panes, shelves
holding objects, and large decorative masonry, brick, or plaster such as
fireplaces.
• Keep your hallway clear; it is usually one of the safest places to be during
an earthquake.
• Stay away from kitchens and garages, which tend to be the most
dangerous places because of the many items kept there.
• Duck, Cover and Hold:
• DUCK or drop down on the floor.
• Take COVER under a sturdy desk, table, or other furniture. If that is not
possible, seek cover against an interior wall and protect your head and
neck with your arms. Avoid danger spots near windows, hanging
objects, mirrors, or tall furniture.
• If you take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture, HOLD onto it and be
prepared to move with it. Hold the position until the ground stops
shaking and it is safe to move.
• When in a high-rise building, stand against an interior wall if you are not
near a desk or table. Protect your head with your arms. Do not use the
elevators.
• When outdoors, move to a clear area away from trees, signs, buildings,
electrical wires, and poles.
• When on a sidewalk near buildings, duck into a doorway to protect yourself
from falling bricks, glass, plaster, and other debris.
• When driving, pull over to the side of the road and stop. Avoid over- and
underpasses and power lines. Stay inside your vehicle until the shaking
stops.
• When in a crowded store or other public place, move away from display
shelves containing objects that could fall. Do not rush for the exit.
• When in a stadium or theatre, stay in your seat, get below the level of the
back of the seat, and cover your head with your arms.
DUCK COVER HOLD
Preparing a Family Earthquake
Plan
Living in seismically active zones brings the real possibility of earthquakes. They
can be disastrous, but there are many things you can do to keep your family
safe:
• Make copies of vital records and keep them in a safe deposit box in
another city or state. Make sure your originals are stored safely. Include
your babysitter and other household help in your plans.
• Prepare first aid and survival kits.
• No matter where you are, know how to protect yourself and your family
during an earthquake. Practice taking cover as if there were an earthquake
and learn the safest places at home and at your work. Practice getting out
of your home. Check if the planned exits are clear and if they could
become blocked in an earthquake. Practice turning off your electricity and
water. Know how to turn off the gas, but do not practice this step. For
safety reasons, once you turn off your gas, only your utility company can
turn it back on.
After an Earthquake
• Stay calm and assess your situation. If you are injured or trapped, call out
for immediate help. Bang on the floor or on a pipe, blow a whistle, or yell
until you are found. If you are uninjured, check on the other people in your
home. Seek help if others are injured. Do not attempt to move a severely
injured person by yourself.
• Use a flashlight. Do not strike a match or use a flame of any kind.
• Check for gas leaks, check the water heater, and be prepared to turn off
the gas, water, and electricity if needed. Always shut off the gas before you
shut off the electricity.
• Put on protective shoes and clothing and prepare for falling debris when an
aftershock occurs.

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Portable Fire Extinguishers
Used properly, a portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting
out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives.
1. Be familiar with how to use your extinguisher before you need it. You have no
time to read the instructions during an emergency.
2. Keep the extinguisher within easy reach, in working order, and fully charged.
3. Keep an extinguisher near the exit so you have an escape route that will not
be blocked by fire.
4. Make sure the extinguisher matches the type of fire you are fighting. For example,
extinguishers that contain water are unsuitable for use on grease or electrical
fires. See “Choosing Your Fire Extinguisher.”
5. Make sure the extinguisher is large enough to put out the fire. Most portable
extinguishers discharge completely in as few as 8 seconds.

Choosing Your Fire Extinguisher

There are three basic classes of fires. All fire extinguishers are labeled using
standard symbols for the classes of fires they can put out. A red slash through
any of the symbols tells you the extinguisher cannot be used on that class of
fire. A missing symbol tells you only that the extinguisher has not been tested
for a given class of fire.
Class A: Ordinary combustibles such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and
many plastics.
Class B: Flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, grease, tar, oil-based
paint, lacquer, and flammable gas.
Class C: Energized electrical equipment including wiring, fuse boxes, circuit
breakers, machinery, and appliances.
Protecting Your Property From
Many household fire extinguishers are multipurpose A-B-C models, labeled
for use on all three classes of fire. If you are ever faced with a class A fire and
Wildfire Danger
do not have an extinguisher with an “A” symbol, use an extinguisher with the All properties located near wildland areas can be a fire hazard. Neglected
“B-C” symbol. landscapes and ornamental vegetation can contribute to disastrous fires and
threaten your home and family. Fire-safe conditions can be achieved by following
these fire safety tips:
• In highly hazardous areas, remove all flammable vegetation, dry grass,
Using the Fire Extinguisher brush, dead leaves, and other combustible growth within 9 m of any
structure or within 30 m of any structure. When establishing your
REMEMBER THE P-A-S-S WORD fire area. If the fire reignites, repeat the landscape, keep trees farthest from your house. Shrubs can be closer, and
Pull the pin: This unlocks the process. Always be sure the fire bedding plants and lawns can be nearest the house.
operating lever and allows you to department inspects the fire site, even • Space trees and shrubs a minimum of 4 m or three times their diameter
discharge the extinguisher. Some if you think you have extinguished the from other shrubs. Space trees to allow a minimum of 9 m between
extinguishers may have other seals fire. canopies at maturity.
or tamper indicators. • To help prevent the spread of fire to your home, choose landscaping plants
Aim low: Point the extinguisher that are fire resistant.
nozzle (or hose) at the base of the fire. • Maintain all plants by regularly removing dead branches, leaves, and
Squeeze the lever above the related materials.
handle: This discharges the • Stack wood at least 9 m from structures; remove flammable vegetation
extinguishing agent. Releasing the within 3 m of the woodpile. Remove all stacks of construction materials,
lever stops the discharge. (Some pine needles, leaves, and debris.
extinguishers have a button instead • Remove dead branches that hang over your roof.
of a lever.) • Clean all dead leaves from your roof and rain gutters.
Sweep from side to side: Moving • Cover your chimney outlet with a spark arrestor consisting of a metal or
carefully toward the fire, keep the nonflammable screen with a mesh of 1 cm or less.
extinguisher aimed at the base of the
fire and sweep back and forth until the
flames appear to be out. Watch the

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 Fire Safety and Prevention Tips
1. Provide smokers with large, deep ash trays. Wet the cigarette butts and
ashes before emptying ashtrays into a wastebasket. Never smoke when you
are lying down, drowsy, or in bed.
2. Give space heaters space. Keep them at least 1 m away from anything that
can burn – including you. Unplug heaters when you shut them off, leave your
home or go to bed.
3 Be kitchen-wise. Wear tight-fitting or rolled-up sleeves when cooking. Use
oven mitts to handle hot pans. Never leave cooking unattended. If a pan of
food catches fire, slide a lid over it and turn off the burner. Do not cook if you
are drowsy from alcohol or medication.
4. Stop, drop, and roll. If your clothing catches fire, stop (do not run), drop gently
to the ground, cover your face with your hands, and roll over and over to
smother the flames. If you cannot do that, smother the flames with a towel
or blanket. Immerse burns in cool water for 10 to 15 minutes. If burns are
severe, get medical help immediately.
5. Smoke alarms save lives. Install smoke alarms outside all sleeping areas
and on every level of your home. Test your smoke alarms monthly by pushing
the test button. Make sure everyone in your home can hear your smoke
Installing and Testing
alarms.
6. Plan and practice your escape from fire. Know two ways out of every room
Smoke Alarms
in your home. Make sure windows and doors open easily. In a fire, get out Early warning is essential for every fire escape plan. To ensure your family will
and stay out. be effectively alerted to any fire danger, use the following guidelines when
7. Think 999. Once you have escaped the fire, call 999 from a neighbor’s phone installing and testing smoke alarms:
to report the fire. • Only purchase smoke alarms that are listed by Underwriters Laboratories
8. Plan your escape around your abilities. Have a telephone in your bedroom (UL) and carry the UL mark on the packaging.
and post the local emergency number nearby in case you are trapped by • Install smoke alarms on every level of the home, including the basement.
fire. Install an alarm near every sleeping area. The U.S. Home Safety Council
recommends installing additional smoke alarms inside all bedrooms.
• Smoke rises, so mount smoke alarms high on walls and ceilings.
• Install ceiling-mounted alarms at least 10 cm away from the nearest wall.
Install wall-mounted alarms 10 to 30 cm away from the ceiling.
• Choose an installation location that is well away from the path of steam
from bathrooms and cooking vapors from the kitchen, which can cause
false or nuisance alarms.
• Do not install smoke alarms near windows, doors, or ducts where drafts
might interfere with their operation.
• Test the smoke alarms at least monthly, following the manufacturer’s
instructions, which typically involve pushing the “test” button on the face of
the alarm cover. To help you remember, install fresh batteries when you
change the clocks for daylight savings.
• Replace smoke alarms at least every 10 years.

Carbon Monoxide: Are You at Risk?

Carbon monoxide (CO) has been called the “silent killer” because it is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is produced by burning fuel. The sources of
carbon monoxide are varied and include charcoal grills, clothes dryers, furnaces, space heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and vehicles. The increased standards for
energy efficiency have led to homes being tightly sealed. These “closed-in” homes do not allow fresh air to enter, which makes the situation more serious when
carbon monoxide is present.
The initial symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu, but without the fever. Feelings of dizziness, fatigue, headache, nausea, or irregular
breathing require the victim to get outside for fresh air. If symptoms continue, call 999 immediately.
For added comfort and peace of mind, purchase a carbon monoxide detector and replace the batteries when you replace those in your smoke alarm.

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First Aid Kit Checklist
…… Ace bandages …… Rolled gauze, one each of 1 in., 2 in., and 3 in. wide
…… Adhesive tape roll, ½ in. or 1 in. wide …… Splinting materials
…… Ammonia inhalant (smelling salts) …… Sugar packets
…… Antacids …… Syrup of Ipecac (to induce vomiting)
…… Antibiotic ointment for dressing wounds …… Thermometer
…… Aspirin (to reduce swelling) and nonaspirin tablets …… Vitamin supplements
…… Bandage, sterile roll, 2 in. x 4 in. wide
…… Burn cream
…… Butterfly bandages
…… Cotton-tipped swabs
…… Diarrhea medicine
…… Disposable gloves
…… Eye drops
…… First aid book
…… Gauze dressings, 4 in. x 4 in.
…… Hydrogen peroxide to wash and disinfect wounds
…… Individually wrapped alcohol swabs
…… Instant cold packs for sprains and burns
…… Large triangular bandages, 3 (36 in. x 36 in. x 50 in.)
…… Laxatives
…… Prescriptions from doctor for any long-term medications (keep these
current)

Survival Kit Checklist

…… Aluminum foil …… Paper plates and cups
…… Baby supplies, including disposable diapers, wipes, formula, clothing and …… Personal effects, e.g., toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, soap, sanitary
any medication napkins and extra eyeglasses
…… Backpack to carry necessary items in case you have to venture on foot …… Pet supplies including food, water, leash, litter box, tags, and any
…… Blankets or sleeping bags medication and vaccination information
…… Cash and change …… Plastic bags
…… Change of clothing …… Plastic bags for waste
…… Cooler …… Plastic spoons, knives and forks
…… Copies of important papers, including identification cards, insurance …… Poncho with hood
papers, birth certificates, passports …… Portable radio and batteries
…… Crowbar …… Premoistened handy wipes
…… Duct tape …… Rope
…… Dust masks …… Safety glasses
…… Extra batteries of all sizes …… Safety pins
…… Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses, and keys …… Scissors
…… Fire extinguisher(s) (Type A-B-C) …… Soap, bar
…… Flashlight, lantern and candles …… Sturdy shoes
…… Food and water (see page 7) …… Sunscreen lotion
…… Food preparation materials …… Survival guide
…… Garden hose for siphoning and fire fighting …… Tarp
…… Hard hat …… Toilet paper, tissues, paper towels
…… Household liquid bleach …… Tools: axe, hammer, pliers, screwdriver, shovel, and wrench
…… Knife (pocket or multifunction) …… Tweezers
…… Large plastic trash bags for waste and to use as tarps and rain ponchos …… Warming packs
…… Light sticks …… Waterproof matches
…… Manual can opener …… Whistle
…… Maps …… Work gloves
…… Mylar space blankets …… Writing materials: pen, pencil, and paper
…… Needle and thread

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 Family Communication Plan
HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AND PETS
Name Work/School Address Phone, Instructions

OUT-OF-AREA CONTACT
Name Phone No. Cell No.

REUNION PROCEDURES
Inside or near the home: Inside:_ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Outside:________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Places: Priority Location (neighbor, relative, etc.):
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SPECIAL NOTES
List special needs within the household and needed medications.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EVACUATION PLANS
Sketch the floor plan of your home.
• Mark a second way to exit from each room and the location of special equipment
(such as a rope ladder) and your emergency survival and first aid kits.
• Mark where the utility (gas, water and electric) turn-off valves are located.
• Indicate the location of your family’s outdoor meeting place.

EVACUATION PRIORITY LIST

MOST IMPORTANT ITEMS to be taken in case of evacuation:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If you must evacuate your home:
• Post a message indicating where you have gone.
• Take vital documents, emergency supplies, equipment and extra medications with you.
• Take your pets with you. If you cannot take them with you, confine them in the garage or bathroom. Make sure they have plenty of clean food and water. Pets are
generally not allowed in designated shelters.

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Food and Water for Survival
Depending on the disaster and its severity, you might not have access to food,
water, or electricity for days or weeks. By taking some time to store emergency
food water supplies, you can provide for your entire family.
Having an ample supply of clean water is a top priority in an emergency. A
normally active person needs at least one gallon per day. Store at least a 2-week
supply of water for each member of your family. If supplies run low, never ration
water. Drink the amount you need today, and try to find more for tomorrow. Minimize
the amount of water your body needs by reducing activity and staying cool.
Purifying Water
Purify all water before using it for drinking, food preparation, and hygiene. There
are many ways to purify water. Often the best solution is a combination of
methods.
BOILING
Boiling is the safest method of purifying water. Bring water to a rolling boil for
3 to 5 minutes, keeping in mind that some water will evaporate. Let the water
cool before drinking. Boiled water will taste better if you put oxygen back into
it by pouring the water back and forth between two clean containers. This will
also improve the taste of stored water.
DISINFECTION
Use household bleach to kill microorganisms. Use only regular household liquid
bleach that contains 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). Do not use scented
bleach, color-safe bleach, or bleach with added cleaners. Add 16 drops of
bleach per gallon (3.7 liters) of water, stir, and let stand for 30 minutes. If the
water does not have a slight bleach odor, repeat the dosage and let stand
another 15 minutes. Although the two methods described above will kill most
microbes in water, distillation will remove microbes that resist these methods
and will remove heavy metals, salts, and most chemicals.
DISTILLATION
Distillation involves boiling water and collecting the vapor that condenses back
to water. The condensed vapor will not include salt and other impurities. To
distill, fill a pot halfway with water. Tie a cup to the handle on the pot’s lid so
that the cup hangs right-side-up when the lid is upside-down (make sure the
cup is not dangling into the water), and boil the water for 20 minutes. The water
that drips from the lid into the cup is distilled.

Storing Water Storing Food

Store your water in thoroughly washed plastic, fiberglass, or enamel-lined metal
containers. Never use a container that has held toxic substances. Plastic containers,
such as soft drink bottles, are best. You can also purchase food-grade plastic
buckets or drums. Seal water containers tightly, label them, and store them in a
cool, dark place. Replace water every 6 months.
Selecting Food
• Keep food in a dry, cool place and in a dark area if possible.
• Keep food covered at all times. Open food boxes or cans carefully so that
you can close them tightly after each use.
• Wrap cookies and crackers in plastic bags and keep them in tightly sealed
containers.
• Empty opened packages of sugar, dried fruits, and nuts into screw-top jars
or airtight cans to protect them from pests. Before use, inspect all food for
signs of spoilage.
• Use foods before they go bad, replace them with fresh supplies, and date
them with ink or marker. Place new items at the back of the storage area
and older items in front.

When selecting food for your survival kit, choose foods that are low in salt, but
high in nutrition and calories. Foods that require no refrigeration, preparation, or
cooking are best; Here are some suggested survival kit food items:
• Any of your favorite foods that you • Dry and canned pet food
and your family enjoy • Evaporated or dry milk
• Baby food • Formula
• Boxed cereal • Granola bars
• Canned bread and sandwich • Hard candy and gum
spreads • Instant s oup and cereal
• Canned fruit and juice • Nuts or trail mix
• Canned meat and poultry • Tea bags, instant coffee, and hot
• Canned soup, chili, spaghetti, cocoa mix
stew, and vegetables
And don’t forget the can opener!

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 First Aid Treating Burns
FIRST DEGREE
• Outer layer of skin is burned.
• The skin is usually red, with swelling and pain sometimes present.
SECOND DEGREE
• First layer and second layer of skin is burned.
• Blisters develop and the skin takes on an intensely reddened, splotchy
appearance.
• Second-degree burns produce severe pain and swelling.
For minor burns, including second-degree burns limited to an area no larger
than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, take the following action:
• Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cold running water for
15 minutes. If this is impractical, immerse the burn in cold water or cool it
with cold compresses. Cooling the burn reduces swelling by conducting
heat away from the skin. Do not put ice on the burn.
• When the burn is completely cooled, apply an aloe vera lotion, a triple
antibiotic ointment, or a moisturizer to prevent drying and to make the burn
victim more comfortable.
• Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage. Do not use fluffy cotton,
which may irritate the skin. Wrap the gauze loosely to avoid putting
pressure on burned skin. Bandaging keeps air off the area, reduces pain,
and protects blistered skin.
THIRD DEGREE
Rescue Breathing • Involves all layers of the skin. Fat, muscle, and even bone may be affected;
however, it is generally painless.
If the victim appears to be unconscious, tap him on the shoulder and shout, “Are • Areas may be charred black or may appear dry and white.
you okay?” • Difficulty inhaling and exhaling. Carbon monoxide poisoning or other toxic
Call 999 for help. effects may occur if smoke inhalation accompanies the burn.
1. POSITION THE VICTIM’S HEAD: For major burns, dial 999 or call for emergency medical assistance. Follow these
• Apply the major force with the hand on the victim’s forehead. steps until an emergency unit arrives:
• Place your fingertips under the bony part of the jaw. • Do not remove burned clothing. However, do make sure the victims no
• Support and lift the jaw with your fingertips. longer in contact with smoldering materials.
• Avoid closing the victim’s mouth. • Make sure the burn victim is breathing. If breathing has stopped or you
• Do not push the soft tissues of the throat; it may block the airway. If suspect the person’s airway is blocked, try to clear the airway and, if
necessary, pull the victim’s lower lip down slightly with your thumb to keep necessary, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
the mouth open. • Cover the area of the burn. Use a cool, moist sterile bandage or clean
2. LOOK, LISTEN, AND FEEL FOR BREATHING FOR 3 TO 5 SECONDS. cloth.
3. IF THE PERSON IS NOT BREATHING:
• Pinch his nose closed. First Aid for Choking Adults and
• Place your mouth tightly around the victim’s mouth and blow air into his/her
mouth. Children
• Give two full breaths. Stop blowing when the victim’s chest has expanded.
• Turn your head and listen for exhalation. CONSCIOUS CHOKING
• Give 1 breath every 5 seconds. 1. Check the scene and victim. Ask: “Are you choking?” and “Can you talk?”
4. FOR INFANTS AND SMALL CHILDREN: Identify yourself. Ask if you can help.
• Tilt the victim’s head slightly. 2. If victim cannot breathe, cough, or speak, call 999.
• Cover and seal the victim’s mouth and nose with your mouth. 3. Give abdominal thrusts. Stand behind the victim. Place the thumb side of
• Blow shallow breaths. your fist just above the victim’s belly button. Grab your fist with the other
• Give 1 breath every 3 seconds. hand. Press into stomach with a quick upward thrust. Repeat until the object
is expelled.
UNCONSCIOUS CHOKING ADULT (IF VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING)
1. Tilt the victim’s head back and attempt to give 2 rescue breaths. If air cannot
Control Bleeding get in, reposition and tilt his head further back and try again.
2. If breaths still do not go in, find hand positions on the breastbone, and give
1. Apply direct pressure and elevate the area. 15 chest compressions (or 5 compressions on a child).
2 If bleeding continues, apply pressure on the supply artery, e.g., pressure on 3. Look into the victim’s mouth and remove foreign object.
the brachial artery in the arm or on the femoral artery in the leg. Repeat steps beginning with the rescue breaths until you can breathe into victim,
making the chest clearly rise.

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For Those with Special Needs
Tips for the Elderly
• Make it as easy as possible to quickly get under a sturdy table or desk for
protection.
• Anchor special equipment, such as telephones and life support systems.
Fasten cylinders, such as oxygen, to the wall.
• Keep a list of medications, allergies, illnesses, special equipment, and the
names and numbers of doctors, pharmacists, and family members. Make
sure you have this list with you at all times.
• Keep an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses and medication with
your emergency supplies.
• Keep walking aids near you at all times.
• Have extra walking aids in different rooms of the house.
• Put a security light in each room. These lights plug into any outlet and light
up automatically if there is a loss of electricity. They continue operating
automatically for 4 to 6 hours and they can be turned off by hand.
• Make sure you have a whistle to signal for help.
• Keep extra batteries for hearing aids with your emergency supplies.
Replace batteries annually.
• Keep extra emergency supplies at your bedside.
• Find two people you trust who will check on you after an earthquake. Tell
them your special needs. Show them how to operate any equipment you
use. Show them where your emergency supplies are kept. Give them a
spare key.
• If you are in bed or sitting down when an earthquake starts, do not get up.
If you are standing, duck and cover or sit down. You could be thrown to the
floor if you are standing or attempting to move.
Tips for Children
• Use sturdy tables to teach children to Duck, Cover, and Hold.
• Teach children what to do wherever they are during an earthquake (at
school, in a tall building, outdoors).
• Make sure children’s emergency cards are up to date.
• Although children should not turn off any valves, it is important that they
know what gas smells like. Advise children to tell an adult if they smell gas
after an earthquake.
• Place cribs away from windows and tall, unsecured bookcases and shelves
that could topple during an earthquake.
• Install latches on cupboards so that nothing can fall on your baby during a
earthquake.
• Install bumper pads in cribs or bassinets to protect babies during the
shaking.
• Run exit drills with your children so they will know what to do and where to
go if a smoke alarm sounds.
• Put up fences or other barricades around backyard pools. Teach children
to never go near or in the pool by themselves.
• Keep children outside 1 meter safety zone from the kitchen.
• Make sure children know the name and phone number of an emergency
contact.
Tips for Pets
• When preparing your home for an emergency situation, remember to
include your pets on the list. After a disaster, they will depend on you even
more to take care of them.
• Store enough food and water to last a week or longer. Prepare a shelter or
evacuation kit for your pet: an unbreakable dish, veterinarian records, a
restraint (leash or pet carrier), and include medication with instructions.
• Keep your pet’s ID tag up to date.
• Make sure nothing can fall on your pet where it sleeps.
• Arrange for a neighbor to take care of your pet if you cannot get home after
an earthquake.
• Do not try to hold onto your pet during an earthquake. Animals will
instinctively protect themselves and hide where they are safe. If you get in
their way, even the nicest pets can turn on you.
• Be patient with your pets after a quake. They get stressed just like people
and need time to readjust. They may disappear for some time, but they
generally show up again when things have calmed down.
• If you have outdoor pets, keep them indoors until after the aftershocks
have subsided and they have calmed down.
• If you must evacuate your home and cannot take them with you, leave your
pets secured in a safe place. Pets generally are not allowed at shelters. Be
sure to leave plenty of clean water and food. If possible, visit your pet daily
until you can return home.
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