Listen to this note:
The recent large earthquakes in Taiwan and Japan, as well as the one in New York, do not cause indifference among Californians, and this National Earthquake Preparedness Month, the state of California has shared multilingual resources while urging its Residents to sign up to receive early warnings for earthquakes.
And, Gavin Newsom's government said in a statement, it is important that California residents register at Earthquake Early Warning System, the first in the country, to prepare for the next big earthquake.
Thus, the application MyShake which is now available in English, Spanish, Chinese (Traditional), Vietnamese, Korean and Filipino; is free for smartphones that provides iPhone and Android users with audible and visual warnings.
Earthquake Warning California is the first publicly available statewide warning system, giving California residents crucial seconds to drop, cover and hold on.
To do this, they call you to register in Local alerts, and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): free text messages for emergency situations.
By adding to these important tools, individuals, businesses, and communities can take steps today to protect life and property when a severe earthquake occurs.
Likewise, Californians can visit myhazards.caloes.ca.gov to know the local risks.
However, it is urgent to prepare to resolve after an earthquake domestic and more.
To this must be added making a plan: such is the case of preparing your home by securing furniture, appliances, fuel systems.
- Create a personalized emergency plan for your specific needs
- Create an emergency contact list
- Prepare an emergency supply kit with copies of important documents.
Remember how to protect yourself during an earthquake:
DOWN ON THE FLOOR, COVER your head with your arms, and HOLD ON to your neck until you stop shaking.
Afterwards, stay alert for aftershocks, check on family and friends after the shaking stops, contact your emergency contacts, check with those in your community who may need additional help, and listen to local authorities and resources. officers.
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