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What is Tsunami?
What to do after?
Before, During and After
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Federal, State, and local emergency management experts and other official preparedness organizations all agree that D____, C_____, and H______is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes.
“Drop, Cover, and Hold On”
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If Tsunami is a threat, what do you need to do after an earthquake?
Go to a higher ground or inland.
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When the shaking stops, what to you do next?
Wait 60 seconds. it is important to stay calm and move cautiously, checking for unstable objects and other hazards above and around you.
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Before the shaking starts. Identify the common and safest spots in a room? What are they (there are 3)?
1. Against inside walls 2. Under sturdy tables, desks 3. Archways
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If you are unable to either Drop or Cover, what do you need to do?
If you have difficulty getting safely to the floor on your own, get as low as possible, protect our head and neck, and move away from windows or other items that can fall on you.
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Is a Tsunami a threat to Head Office?
Yes
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Name at least one hazard that would cause you to evacuate after an earthquake?
Fires Gas leaks
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Prepare you home. What utilities you need to learn how to shut off. (3 answers)
gas, water, electricity
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What building/house structure we should not bet under during earthquake?
DO NOT get in a doorway! An early earthquake photo is a collapsed adobe home with the door frame as the only standing part. From this came our belief that a doorway is the safest place to be during an earthquake. In modern houses and buildings, doorways are no safer, and they do not protect you from flying or falling objects. Get under a table instead!
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Should you wait for official warning after an earthquake before reacting to a possible Tsunami?
No. Strong shaking IS your warning! When an earthquake produces strong shaking, possibly lasting more than a minute or making it difficult to stand, or if the shaking lasts for a minute or more, move away from the coastline and adjacent low-lying areas and seek higher ground immediately. Do not count on official notices to warn you to evacuate because the earthquake may damage communication systems, and officials may not have enough time to get to coastal areas at risk to warn you.
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Should you call home to see if everyone is OK after the shaking stops?
No
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If driving, what do you need to do when shaking starts?
pull your car to the side of the road and stop. Avoid overpasses or power lines. Remain inside until the shaking is over.
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Should you go outside during or just after an earthquake?
DO NOT run outside! Trying to run in an earthquake is dangerous, as the ground is moving and you can easily fall or be injured by debris or glass. Running outside is especially dangerous, as glass, bricks, or other building components may be falling. You are much safer to stay inside and get under a table.
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What is the difference between a tsunami Watch, Advisory and Warning?
Tsunami Warning: A “Warning” is the highest level of tsunami alert. Warnings are issued due to the imminent threat of a tsunami from a large undersea earthquake, or following confirmation that a potentially destructive tsunami is underway. They may initially be based only on seismic information as a means of providing the earliest possible alert. Warnings advise that appropriate actions be taken in response to the tsunami threat. Such actions could include the evacuation of low-lying coastal areas and the movement of boats and ships out of harbours to deep waters. Warnings are updated at least hourly, or as conditions warrant, to continue, expand, restrict or end the Warning. Tsunami Advisory An “Advisory” is the second highest level of tsunami alert. Advisories are issued due to the threat of a tsunami that has the potential to produce strong currents dangerous to those in or near the water. Significant inundation is not expected for areas under an Advisory, but coastal zones may be at risk due to strong currents. Appropriate actions by emergency management personnel may include closing beaches and evacuating harbours and marinas. Additionally, local officials may opt to move boats out of harbours to deep waters, if there is time to safely do so. Tsunami Watch A “Watch” is the third highest level of tsunami alert. Watches are an advance alert that, based on an analysis of the event, may be cancelled or upgraded to a Warning or Advisory prior to impact. There is a potential threat to a zone contained in a Watch but communities have time to prepare. Watches are normally based on seismic information, without confirmation that a destructive tsunami is underway. Emergency management personnel and coastal residents should prepare to take action in case the Watch is upgraded
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If evacuation is necessary, what action should be consider?
· Designate an outdoor assembly area. All employees should be informed of the assembly area locations. · A roll call should be taken once employees have arrived at the assembly area. Compile a list of employees who are missing as well as a list of those who are present, including persons who are not normally part of the office group such as visitors or temporary employees. This list is useful for reporting on the status of employees and visitors to the authorities and to family members. · Before employees leave their workplace, have them check in with their floor warden/supervisor to confirm they are safe and make arrangements for how you will be in touch. · Do not re-enter buildings unless they have been deemed safe. Arrangements may need to be made with a professional structural engineer to inspect damaged offices and buildings following the earthquake in order to determine whether or not it is safe to re-enter or continue to operate within.
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If outdoors, what do you need to do during earthquake?
get into an open area away from trees, buildings, walls and power lines.
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What is the "triangle of life"?
DO NOT believe the so-called "triangle of life"! In recent years, an e-mail has circulated which recommends potentially life threatening actions, and the source has been discredited by leading experts.
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Is Grandview Towers and Maple Towers within a threat zone for a Tsunami?
GT Yes MPT No
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What to do if you are at home after the shaking stops?
· If you and your family are okay, place a large OK sign in your window to let emergency workers know. OK and HELP signs are available for downloading at · If your house has suffered considerable damage and is unsafe, you may need to leave immediately. Gather your emergency supplies together and listen to a batteryoperated radio or car radio for instructions by emergency officials through the news media. Evacuation reception centres may be opened to help with food and lodging and redirection to medical centres. For
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___ objects are the most common way to die in an earthquake
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