Yesterday's earthquake on the East Coast should serve as a reminder here in San Diego that you need to be prepared. When you buy and move into your new home, is the perfect time to review how prepared you are. You should go through all of your supplies and replenish as needed. You will also need to find a new place to store your items. You and your family should also go over an evacuation plan since you are now in a new space.
When you buy a home and move in, you need to make sure everyone knows how to locate...
1. The fire extinguisher
2. The gas shut off valve (wrench should be attached)
3. The prearranged meeting spot
You should have the following supplies and know where they are.
1. A fire Extinguisher
2. Water for 2 weeks (1gallon per person, per day)
3. Medications you and you family are on
4. First aid kit and instructions
5. Flashlights (with extra batteries and bulbs)
6. Portable radio and batteries
7. Canned and packaged ready to eat food.
8. Manual can opener
9. Waterproof plastic bags for waste disposal
What to do during an earthquake
1. If you are inside, stay there. Move away from windows, fireplaces, tall heavy furniture and get out of kitchen where things can fall on you. Duck under a heavy table and hang on.
2. If you are outside, move away from buildings, power lines, chimneys and snything that can fall on you.
You can find more information on earthquakes here.
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