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At any second of any day a major Earthquake can strike in California. The experts say it is not a question of if, but when.
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We must all be prepared for the inevitable destructive Earthquake.
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California is no stranger to large earthquakes.
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In 1906, the Great San Francisco Earthquake occurred, one of the most significant earthquakes of all time.
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In more recent times, California has experienced significant quakes with both the Loma Prieta and Northridge Earthquakes.
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Scientists do not yet have the information needed to predict earthquakes and no region within the state is immune
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from the potential for major earthquake damage.
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When you feel the first ground motions you must immediately: Drop to the floor.....take cover under a desk or table....
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if you are not near a desk or table, drop to the floor against an interior wall. Resist the urge to panic.
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Stay put and do not move from under the shelter.
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Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location
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inside the building or try to leave it. So, do not run outside where you could be vulnerable to the danger of falling debris.
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Stay away from windows, bookcases, cabinets or other objects that could topple and fall.
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Hold on until the shaking stops. The reason to hold onto the desk or table is if it moves, you move with it.
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At a desk or table located near a window, get underneath it and pull your chair in as close as you can
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to shield yourself from possible breaking glass.
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Again, resist the urge to panic and flee. Remain calm even though you may witness the loss of electricity,
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the sound of various alarms and activation of the fire sprinkler system.
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Do not be surprised by the noise from broken glass, creaking walls or falling objects.
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The main thing to remember is to remain calm and resist fleeing. If you are inside stay inside.
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If you are outside stay there, resist the urge of running towards a building, instead find a safe location and drop, cover and hold.
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Try and move to an open area away from overhead power lines, building facades, architectural embellishments or windows.
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If you are confined to a wheelchair, lock your wheels, lean forward and cover your neck with your hands and arms.
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If you are in a stairwell, drop and cover next to an interior wall.
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Remain there until the tremor stops and follow directions that are announced over the public address system.
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In the restroom, remain there and cover your head with your arms to protect yourself from falling objects.
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If you are driving, gradually decrease speed, pull over to the side of the road and stay in the vehicle until the shaking stops.
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Do not stop under overpasses or bridges.
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Turn on the radio and listen for advisories and keep in mind aftershocks follow the initial quake.
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Do not begin to drive until the local authorities have deemed it is safe to do so.
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radio voice: .."the city has just been hit by an earthquake!"