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Show The Utah Office of Emergency Emer-gency Services has received a number of calls regarding earthquake safety since the recent tremors in the Magna area. Donald R. Spradling, Executive Director, noted that most callers were interested in the chances of a-destructive a-destructive quake in this area and what they should do if such a quake should happen. HISTORICALLY earthquakes earth-quakes have been widespread throughout the state' with some areas having much greater activity than other areas. The potential is here. Mr. Spradling emphasized that it is impossible to determine deter-mine when or if an earthquake will hit our state, but there are things each of us should be familiar with in case an earthquake should strike. WHEN AN earthquake strikes for a minute or two the earth may pitch and roll like the deck of a ship. The motion is frightening but, unless it shakes something down on you, it is harmless. Keep calm and ride it out. Your chances of survival are good if you know how to act. During the shaking: If indoors, in-doors, stay indoors. Hide under a doorway or sturdy furniture. Stay near the center of the building. Stay away from glass. Don't use candles, matches, or other open flames. Don't run through or near buildings where there is danger of falling debris. IF OUTSIDE, stay in the open away from buildings and utility wires. If in a moving car, stop as soon as safely possible but stay inside car. After the shaking: Check utilities. If water pipes are damaged or electrical wires are shorting turn off at the primary control point. IF GAS leakage is detected shut off at the main valve, open windows, leave house, report to authorities, and stay away until utility officials say it is safe. Turn on radio or television for emergency bulletins. Stay out of damaged building, aftershocks af-tershocks can shake them down. KEEP THIS information for use in case of an earthquake. It could save your life. |
