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2torial #0558:
Learn2 Prepare for an Earthquake (Continued)
 Learn emergency procedures
Question: if all this happened tonight, would
your family know what to do? Perhaps one person
is out of the house, how would they let the rest of
you know that they're all right? Where would all of
you meet to count heads? Emergency plans don't have
to scare anyone, and they're pretty simple to write
down and put on the refrigerator. Some important
points would be to:
- Select an out-of-town relative or friend
to be your contact person. When seperated,
family members can call this person to report
their safety, or to leave messages.
- Conduct practice drills with all family
members, and making sure everyone knows
which areas of your house and property are
"safer" than others (see Step 4).
- Choose a place to meet following the
earthquake.
And picture this: could there be a worse
feeling than seeing someone you know injured, and
not knowing what to do? Consider earning CPR and
basic first aid. Red Cross offices or your local
city hall will point you towards training programs.
YMCAs and YWCAs are also good places to find
information. The courses don't take long and are
often scheduled in the evenings or on weekends.
 Step
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