EARTHQUAKEPREPAREDNESSBY DRANREB A.

ANIMAS

WHAT IS AEARTHQUAKE?

­ Earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor ortemblor) is the perceptible shaking of the surfaceof the Earth, resulting from the sudden releaseof energy in the Earth's crust that createsseismic waves. Earthquakes can be violent enoughto toss people around and destroy whole cities.

- It mighthurt or killyou.

RISK AND DANGEROF ANEARTHQUAKE

- IT CANDESTROY

PROPERTIES

Proper mindset

Be aware of yoursurrounduings

- Your house may give you shelter but it may also be your enemy

when an earthquake is going tohappen.

- And also trees and post canbe very dangerous

Have a safety first mentality- Whenever an earthquake is going to occur, go to your

kits and use them.

Tools and equipment

Medicines, gloves, flashlights, food,clothing, etc.