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Show We work on all makes and models. No job is too big or too small... We do it all. 389 N. Main Panguitch Utah 435-676-8300 Be Red Cross Ready Earthquake Safety Checklist 3011_ An earthquake is a sudden, rapid re you at increased risk from earthquakes? shaking of the earth caused by the • Contact your local emergency management office, local American Red Cross breaking and shifting of rock chapter, state geological survey or department of natural resources. • Mobile homes and homes not attached to their foundations are at particular risk beneath the earth's surface. during an earthquake. Earthquakes strike suddenly, • Buildings with foundations resting on landfill and other unstable soils are at without warning, and they can increased risk of damage. occur at any time of the year, day or night. Forty-five states and Did you know? territories in the United States are Doorways are no stronger than any other part of the structure. During an earthquake, at moderate to very high risk of get under a sturdy piece of furniture and hold on. This will provide some protection earthquakes, and they are located in lfrom falling objects that can injure you during an earthquake. every region of the country. li 30+ Years of Experience ASE Certified Suspension & Alignment Specialist for 20 years Ida What do I do after an earthquake? La • wee or' "le 0 Become aware of fire evacuation and earthquake plans for all of the buildings you occupy regularly. Errol, 435-616-2829 - embutah@gmail.corn GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED: I Pick safe places in each room of your home, workplace and/or school. A safe place could be under a piece of furniture or against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases or tall furniture that could fall on you. 1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.. 2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair. 3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person. 4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato. 5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.. 6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.. 7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time. 8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. 9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts. 10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandma's lap. 0 Practice drop, cover and hold on in each safe place. If you do not have sturdy furniture to hold on to, sit on the floor next to an interior wall and cover your head and neck with your arms. I Keep a flashlight and sturdy shoes by each person's bed. GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED: 1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree. 2) Wrinkles don't hurt. 3) Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts 4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground... 5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside. 6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.. 0 Drop, cover and hold on. Move as little as possible. 0 If you are in bed, stay there, curl up and hold on. Protect your head with a pillow. 0 Stay away from windows to avoid being injured by shattered glass. 0 Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. If you must leave the building after the shaking stops, use stairs rather than an elevator in case there are aftershocks, power outages or other damage. ri Make sure your home is securely anchored to its foundation. 0 Bolt and brace water heaters and gas appliances to wall studs. If you are outside when the shaking starts ... 0 Hang heavy items, such as pictures and mirrors, away from beds, couches and anywhere people sleep or sit. I Brace overhead light fixtures. 0 Install strong latches or bolts on cabinets. Large or heavy items should be closest to the floor. 1) You believe in Santa Claus. 2) You don't believe in Santa Claus. 3) You are Santa Claus. 4) You look like Santa Claus. SUCCESS: At age 4 success is . . . . Not piddling in your pants. At age 12 success is . . . Having friends. At age 17 success is .. Having a driver's license. At age 35 success is ......having money. At age 50 success is . . . Having money.... At age 70 success is .... Having a drivers license. At age 75 success is ..... Having friends. At age 80 success is . . .. Not piddling in your pants. If you are inside when the shaking 0 Be aware that fire alarms and sprinkler systems frequently go off in buildings during an earthquake, even if there is no fire. 0 Bolt bookcases, china cabinets and other tall furniture to wall studs. THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE: 2i What should I do during an earthquake? How can I prepare? 0 Learn how to shut off the gas valves in your home and keep a wrench handy for that purpose. 0 Learn about your area's seismic building standards and land use codes before you begin new construction. 0 Keep and maintain an emergency supplies kit in an easy-to-access location. *‘A 0 After an earthquake, the disaster may continue. Expect and prepare for potential aftershocks, landslides or even a tsunami. Tsunamis are often generated by earthquakes. 0 Each time you feel an aftershock, drop, cover and hold on. Aftershocks frequently occur minutes, days, weeks and even months following an earthquake. 0 Check yourself for injuries and get first aid, if necessary, before helping injured or trapped persons. 0 Put on long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes and work gloves to protect against injury from broken objects. 0 Look quickly for damage in and around your home and get everyone out if your home is unsafe. 0 Listen to a portable, battery-operated or hand-crank radio for updated emergency information and instructions. 0 Find a clear spot and drop to the ground. Stay there until the shaking stops (away from buildings, power lines, trees, streetlights). 0 Check the telephones in your home or workplace to see if you can get a dial tone. Make brief calls to report life-threatening emergencies. 0 If you are in a vehicle, pull over to a clear 0 Look for and extinguish small fires. Fire is the most common hazard after an earthquake. location and stop. Avoid bridges, overpasses and power lines if possible. Stay inside with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking stops. Then, drive carefully, avoiding bridges and ramps that may have been damaged. 0 If a power line falls on your vehicle, do not get out. Wait for assistance. 0 If you are in a mountainous area or near unstable slopes or cliffs, be alert for falling rocks and other debris. Landslides are often triggered by earthquakes. 0 Clean up spilled medications, bleach, gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately. 0 Open closet and cabinet doors carefully contents may have shifted. as 0 Help people who require special assistance, such as infants, children and the elderly or disabled. 0 Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines and stay out of damaged areas. 0 Keep animals under your direct control. n Stay out of damaged buildings. Let Your Family Know You're Safe If your community experiences an earthquake, or any disaster, register on the American Cross Safe and Well Web site available through RedCross.org to let your family and frien know about your welfare. If you don't have Internet access, call () to register yourself and your family. Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way; BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day. American FE 0 If you were away from home, return only when authorities say it is safe to do so. Use extreme caution and examine walls, floors, doors, staircases and windows to check for damage. 0 Be careful when driving after an earthquake and anticipate traffic light outages. 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