1. IN your emergency kit, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER, potable water, BATTERY-POWERED RADIO, first aid kit AND FLASHLIGHTS. 2. LEARN HOW TO DO FIRST AID on common injuries. 3. MAKE UP A PLAN FOR YOUR FAMILY AFTER THE OCCURRENCE OF THE EARTHQUAKE. 4. DO NOT PLACE HEAVy OBJECTS ON SHELVES AND PLACE STURDY FRAMES ON THE WALLS.
5. LEARN THE EARTHQUAKE PLAN AT YOUR SCHOOL/WORKPLACE. 6.Hold occasional home earthquake drills to provide help and avoid injury and panic during an earthquake. 7.Teach responsible members of your family how to turn off electricity, gas, and water at the main switch and valves.
flowchart on what to do before an impending earthquake :