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Oct 14, 2008 4:50 pm US/Pacific

Happy Birthday Hayward Fault - 10/17/08

Brian highlights the 140th anniversary of the great Hayward Fault Earthquake of 1848 by travelling the fault and uncovering who lives and works on it.

-         Water: one gallon per person per day, 3 day minimum, .5 gallon drinking, .5 sanitation and other uses -         Water purification tablets -         Food: 3 days per person -         A flashlight and portable (or solar-powered) radio -         Extra batteries -         Goggles and dust mask -         Emergency Blankets -         Pair Vinyl Gloves -         Whistle -         Scissors -         Duct Tape -         Gas/Water Shut Off Tool -         Multi Function Tool -         Full first aid kit -         Fire Starter/lighter/matches -         Flares

The complete "Quick Quake Quiz"

1.  Fast asleep in the middle of the night, you're shaken awake by an earthquake. What do you do?


a.)    Jump out of bed and run to the nearest doorway. b.)    Roll out of an under the bed. c.)    Stay where you are and cover your head and neck with a pillow. Correct answer: C. If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow. You are less likely to be injured staying where you are. Broken glass can cause injury if you roll on the floor or try to get to a doorway.

2.  An earthquake strikes as you're getting ready for work or school. What is the safest thing to do?

a.)    Get out of the building as fast as you can. b.)    Get under a sturdy table, cover your head and neck and hold on. c.)    Get in a doorway and brace yourself by holding onto the frame. Correct answer: B. Drop, cover, and hold on! Move only a few steps to a nearby safe place. It is very dangerous to try to leave a building during an earthquake because an object can fall on you. Many fatalities occur when people run outside of buildings, only to be killed by falling debris from collapsing walls. In retrofitted buildings, it is safer to stay where you are.

3.  Your family is enjoying a picnic in the park when the ground starts shaking.  What's your plan of action?

a.)    Take shelter under the nearest large tree. b.)    Curl up in a ball on the ground. c.)    Get to the nearest open space and drop to the ground. Correct answer: C. If you're outdoors and an earthquake strikes, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines. Drop to the ground and stay there until the shaking stops. Injuries can occur from fallen trees, streetlights, power lines or building debris.

4.  An earthquake has just struck and you're at the beach. Where's the best place to go?

a.)    Higher ground. b.)    Run into the water. c.)    The nearest lifeguard tower. Correct answer: A. If you're in a coastal area, move to higher ground. Strong earthquakes centered off the coast and produce tsunami (tidal waves).

5.  You've just experienced a major earthquake and you're wondering what to do next. Do you:

a.)    Immediately shut of the gas line. b.)    Call 911 to report the quake. c.)    Put on protective clothing and begin assessing damage. Correct answer: C. Protect yourself from further danger by putting on long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes and work gloves. This will help protect you from injury by broken objects.

6.  After a quake, you notice you've got a cut on your forehead from flying glass. Your neighbor may have broken an ankle. Who do you treat first?

a.)    Yourself, then your neighbor. b.)    Your neighbor, then yourself. c.)    Neither. Call 911 and wait for the paramedics. Correct answer: A. Check yourself for injuries. Often people tend to others without checking their own injuries. You will be better able to care for others if you are not injured or if you have received first aid for your injuries.

7.  You've been through a very strong earthquake and your home has suffered moderate damage. You're worried about the gas lines, but don't smell gas or hear it leaking. Should you shut off the gas just in case?

a.)    Yes b.)    No c.)    Not sure Correct answer: B. Leave gas on at the main valve unless you smell gas or think it's leaking. It may be weeks or even months before professionals can turn your gas back on using correct procedures. Explosions have caused injury and death when homeowners have improperly turned their gas back on by themselves.

8.  You're driving and it feels like you got a flat tire, but then you realize it's an earthquake. What should you do?

a.)    Speed up to get away from other cars around you. b.)    Wait until you're under and overpass and then pull over. c.)    Pull over immediately and keep your seat belt on. Correct answer: C. If you're in a vehicle, pull over to a clear location, stop and stay there with your seat belt fastened until the shaking has stopped. Trees, power lines, poles, street signs, and other overhead items may fall during earthquakes. Once the shaking has stopped, proceed with caution. Avoid bridges or ramps that might have been damaged by the quake.

9.  After a strong earthquake, there are a number of small fires in your neighborhood. What should you do?

a.)    Call the fire department, but then start working on putting them out yourself. b.)    Don't bother calling the fire department. Just try to put them out yourself. c.)    Call the fire department and wait for firefighters to put out the fires. Correct answer: A. If possible, put out small fires in your home or neighborhood immediately. Call for help, but don't wait for the fire department.  Firefighters may be very busy responding to larger, more critical fires.

10.  The water is off and you don't have any in your earthquake supply kit. What is a good source for potable water?

a.)    A swimming pool. b.)    A spa. c.)    Canned vegetables. Correct answer: C. If your water is off, you can drink from water heaters, melted ice cubes or canned vegetables. Avoid drinking water from swimming pools or spas.

 

 

 

 

 

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