2681a00How Prepared Are You For An Earthquake?Depending on where you live, earthquakes are an unpredictable inevitability. After all, you can't stop one from happening! While there's not much you can do about an earthquake, you can be prepared for what happens after. How prepared are you for an earthquake? Prepared enough to withstand the big one? Let's find out!
Right now, are all bookcases and heavy furniture pieces bolted to a wall?
Yes, and I don't hang anything heavy above my bed.
I have a few items bolted down.
Nope, they're just kind of hanging out.
Not everything in an emergency kit needs to be practical. Which of the following is in yours?
Batteries and a reading lamp.
Fun games that don't require electricity.
Bottles of wine.
Treats for myself and my pet.
Do you know what a grab-and-go bag is?
Yes, and each member of my family has one.
Kind of, I do have some stuff packed away.
No, I've never heard of it.
While driving, you notice the road start to shake. What do you do?
Drive home as quickly as possible.
Drive to a wide open field.
Pull over and stop.
Exit the car and walk to safety.
Mother Nature starts rumbling while you are in the pool. What do you do?
Stay in the pool until the shaking stops.
Dive deeper under the water
Get out of the pool and hide on the patio.
Get out of the pool and run to safety.
You're in bed when the earthquake starts. What do you do?
Get out of bed and run outside.
Get out of bed and run to the living room.
Get out and stand under a door frame.
Stay in bed under the covers.
Pick the worst place to hang out during an earthquake:
A library
A meadow
A street
A bathroom
How much cash do you keep out of the bank at a time?
Depending on where you live, earthquakes are an unpredictable inevitability. After all, you can't stop one from happening! While there's not much you can do about an earthquake, you can be prepared for what happens after. How prepared are you for an earthquake? Prepared enough to withstand the big one? Let's find out!
