Be familiar with warning signs (earthquakes, ground rumbling, or rapid rise and fall of coastal waters) Ensure   all   family   members know how to respond Make  evacuation   plans  with more than one route and pick an elevated inland location Teach children how and when to call 1070 / 1077 Have disaster supplies on hand (flashlight,     extra     batteries, portable battery-operated radio, first  aid  kit,  emergency  food and   water,   nonelectric   can opener, cash and credit cards, and sturdy shoes) Develop       an       emergency communications plan in case of separation        during        the earthquake Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the family contact. | Listen to radio for emergency and evacuation information Climb to higher ground as soon   as   warning   of   a tsunami is released Stay away from the beach

• if you can see the wave, you   are   too   close   to escape it

Do  not assume  that  one wave means the danger is over - the next wave may be larger than the first Stay out of the area and do     not     return     until authorities say it is safe to do so\ | Stay     tuned     to     radio     for emergency information   Help    injured    or    trapped persons  and   give  first  aid where appropriate Do not move seriously injured persons  unless  they  are  in immediate  danger  of  further injury Stay out of damaged buildings Enter   home   with   caution,electrical  shorts  checking for and live wires Do   not   use   appliances  or lights  until  properly  checked by an electrician Open windows and doors to help dry the building Shovel  mud  while  it  is  still moist to give walls and floors an opportunity to dry Check food supplies, throwing out all fresh food that may be contaminated  and  have  tap water  tested  by  local  health department. |