Before the Quake
What should families make to prepare for an earthquake?
Emergency plan
What should you do when the ground starts shaking?
Duck, cover, and hold
What’s the first thing you should check after an earthquake?
If you or others are injured
What is an earthquake?
The shaking of the ground caused by movement under Earth’s surface
What is an emergency kit for?
For safety and survival during disasters
Where is the safest place to stay during shaking?
Under a sturdy table or desk
What should you stay away from inside a building?
Windows, glass, or tall furniture
What should you do when an aftershock happens?
Duck, cover, and hold again
What do we call the point on Earth’s surface above where the earthquake starts?
Epicenter
What kind of water should be in your kit?
Clean drinking water
Why should heavy shelves be fixed to the wall?
To keep them from falling
If you are outside, where should you go?
Open space away from buildings
Why should you listen to the radio or news after a quake?
To know safety updates and information
What instrument measures the strength of earthquakes?
Seismograph
What kind of food should you pack in your kit?
Canned or ready-to-eat food
What earthquake drill do we practice in school?
Duck, Cover, and Hold
What part of your body should you protect during an earthquake?
Head and neck
What should you turn off if it’s leaking after the quake?
Gas or electricity
What do we call the smaller quakes that happen after the main one?
Aftershocks
Why is a flashlight important in an emergency kit?
In case of power outage
What important phone numbers should you know before an earthquake?
Emergency hotlines or family contacts
Should you use the elevator during an earthquake?
No
Where should you go if your home is unsafe?
A safe evacuation area
What scale measures how strong an earthquake is?
Richter scale
Name two important things to include besides food and water.
ID, first aid kit, or family contacts