Duck, Cover, and Hold On, California!
To be prepared for earthquakes, the program ready california, in recognition of the 35th anniversary of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, has prepared material to reach communities across the state with vital resources to ensure safety before, during and after an earthquake.
It is important to have the necessary information to take care of yourself and be prepared if necessary. Now we have more and better technology that allows more time to protect yourself, so that if you duck, cover yourself and grab, you could save your life.
In light of this, we invite everyone to be ready for this year's International ShakeOut Day on October 17, when millions of people around the world will participate in earthquake drills from the office, school or home, all to be prepared for an earthquake.
Listos California launched a new campaign, “Drop, Cover, Hold On. Seconds Save Lives in Earthquakes.” This campaign contains practical and necessary advice for communities to stay prepared.
When a tremor, earthquake or quake hits, you need to take action, and that means you need to take cover and get down. Spread the word to family, friends and organizations, said Amy Palmer, deputy director of Crisis Communications and Public Affairs for the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) during a briefing held by the California Department of Emergency Management (CEM). Ethnic Media Services.
He said that depending on where they are, they may have 20 or even 40 seconds to respond to the alert, a great advantage in the event of large earthquakes.
Jose Lara, head of the seismic risk section of Cal OESS, invited the population to stay informed, download the application and be alert for any timely warning.
Listos California offers an emergency alert registration page to connect with your local alert systems based on zip code or location.
The resource also explains the meaning of common alerts and identifies social media accounts associated with local government and emergency services, so that the public can easily access information.
Before an earthquake it is important to get advance warning seconds that could save lives, to get the information go to California at terrain.ca.gov.
It is also recommended to secure loose and tall furniture to minimize damage or risk of injury, as well as having an emergency bag and shoes in a place you can quickly find if you have to evacuate.
During earthquakes, if you are inside, do not run outside or stay in a doorway. Never use elevators!
If you are in bed, stay there and COVER your head with a pillow, but if you are outdoors, stay away from anything that could fall, especially power lines, trees, streetlights, and buildings.
If you are driving, stop and set the parking brake, but be sure to stop away from trees, bridges, buildings, or power lines.
The seconds lost to act can be the key piece in an emergency.
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