Every Canadian household needs an emergency plan. It will help you and your family to know what to do in case of an emergency. Remember, your family may not be together when an earthquake or other emergency occurs.
Start by discussing what could happen and what you should do at home, at school or at work if an earthquake strikes. To be prepared, make a list of what needs to be done ahead of time. Store important family documents, such as birth certificates, passports, wills, financial documents, insurance polities, etc. Identify an appropriate out-of-town contact that can act as a central point of contact in an emergency.
Write down and exercise your plan with the entire family at least once a year. Make sure everybody has a copy and keeps it close at hand. For more information on making an emergency plan, call O-Canada or visit GetPrepared. In an emergency you will need some basic supplies.
You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. You may have some of the items already, such as a flashlight, battery-operated radio, food and water. Prepare for an earthquake by securing your space, organizing needed supplies and minimizing your financial hardship with home earthquake insurance.
Survive when the earth shakes by performing Drop , Cover, and Hold On. What would it be like to be in your home for days without water, electricity and phone service? After the Loma Prieta earthquake, 16, housing units were left uninhabitable and people were displaced without the simple necessities.
Visit our How to Make an Earthquake Emergency Kit blog for basic and detailed lists of earthquake preparation supplies. Decrease your risk of damage and injury from an earthquake by identifying possible home hazards. Complete your earthquake plan by identifying and securing the following hazards:.
Last but not least, protect the investment in your home with CEA earthquake home insurance. Earthquake insurance will provide your with the peace of mind, when, not if, the big one hits. Choose from our affordable and flexible policies today. The violent shaking from earthquakes can rupture the earth, trigger landslides and turn the surface of the earth to liquid. Your home also may be vulnerable to serious structural damage if it was built before Earthquake safety preparation includes your understanding of the potential structural threats to your home in case of an earthquake.
Take pictures of home damage, both of the buildings and its contents, for insurance purposes. For kids aged This app teaches preparedness for real-life emergencies at home with the help of Maya, Chad, Olivia and all the monsters. Get Help. How To Prepare For Emergencies.
Types Of Emergencies. Earthquake Safety. Earthquake Safety Earthquake Safety. Learn what to do during an earthquake, and how to strengthen your home to prepare for an earthquake. Need Help Now? Preparing During the Pandemic? During an earthquake, get under a sturdy piece of furniture and hold on.
Children at home? Play Video. Prepare in Advance. That means:. Assembling an emergency preparedness kit. Creating a household evacuation plan that includes your pets. Ensuring each family member knows how to get back in touch if you are separated during an emergency.
How to Prepare for an Earthquake. Protecting your family. Talk about earthquakes with your family so that everyone knows what to do in case of an earthquake. Discussing ahead of time helps reduce fear, particularly for younger children Check at your workplace and your children's schools and day care centers to learn about their earthquake emergency plans.
A safe place could be under a piece of furniture or against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases or tall furniture that could fall on you. Prepare a pet emergency kit for your companion animals. Protecting your home.
Bolt and brace water heaters and gas appliances to wall studs. Have a professional install flexible fittings to avoid gas or water leaks. Do not hang heavy items, such as pictures and mirrors, near beds, couches and anywhere people sleep or sit. Install strong latches or bolts on cabinets. Large or heavy items should be closest to the floor.
Learn how to shut off the gas valves in your home and keep a wrench handy for that purpose.
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