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Greg Hope (Education and Outreach Coordinator for the City of Bellingham) offers the following recommendations on protecting ourselves, our neighbors and our loved ones
The majority of injuries resulting from earthquakes are due to falling objects, not structural failure. A home hazard hunt is the first step toward identifying and correcting these vulnerabilities. From strapping your water heater and confirming flexible connections to appliances, to relocating or securing heavy or glass objects on high shelves, to fastening tall pieces of furniture to walls, every corrective action reduces our exposure to injury during an earthquake.
VIDEO HERE
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In the event of a chemical, biological, or radiological threat, the public may be directed to shelter in place at home. This requires some planning and a few supplies. Choose an interior “safe room,” preferably with few or no windows or doors that open to outdoors. Have some snacks, water, and a battery-powered radio available for use in the safe room. Also have some plastic sheeting and tape ready to seal up windows, doors, vents, and electrical outlets in the room. When directed, close all exterior doors and windows, turn off all ventilation, enter and seal the safe room, turn on the radio and await instructions from emergency management. Shelter in place incidents are rare and most last only several hours.
VIDEO HERE
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