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A building in downtown San Francisco damaged in the
1906 quake.
This fissure was a result of the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake.
Damage on East Howard Street after the 1906
earthquake.
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San Jose Earthquake
Safety Tips
Those living
in San Jose and surrounding areas should have a
checklist in order to compile an earthquake kit and
to have an earthquake survival plan. The kit should
consist of:
- battery-powered
flashlights/lanterns (no candles or propane
lanterns!)
- battery-powered
AM/FM radio or T.V.
- spare
batteries
- extra
change of clothes
- sturdy
shoes
- extra
prescription medicines
- complete
first-aid kit
- matches
(in waterproof container)
- fresh
drinking water (3-5 gallons per person per
day)
- canned
foods (up to 5 days' worth)
- dry/dehydrated
foods (up to 5 days' worth)
- manual can
opener
- paper
plates
- plastic
utensils, cups
- moist
towelettes
- extra pet
food
- pet
leashes
- blankets
and bedding
- toothbrushes,
toothpaste
- stove/charcoal
grill (extra charcoal)
- toilet
paper, sanitary napkins
- antibacterial
soap
- extra
glasses/contact lenses
- work
gloves
- list of
important phone numbers
- small
amount of cash
- prepaid
telephone calling cards/cellular
phones
- tent
- sleeping
bags
- fire
extinguisher
- rain
gear
- necessary
toiletries
Before a quake
occurs, establish a family earthquake plan so you
know exactly where to go and what to do during and
after an earthquake. This should consist of
learning how to turn on and off all gas and water
mains. Make sure to go over the entire contents of
your earthquake kit with your family so they know
exactly where everything is in the event of an
emergency. Anchor all cabinets that could swing
open and empty contents onto the floor--especially
cabinets which contain dishes or glass
containers.
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During
an earthquake, (A) duck under something
sturdy, (B) cover your head, and (C) hold
onto something sturdy until the earthquake
is over. Stop driving if you're in a safe
place, and if outside, go into an open
area. Don't attempt to go outside if
you're not in a position to do so--you
could be injured by falling
debris.
When
the earthquake is over, be sure to wear
shoes to avoid broken glass. If you smell
gas, turn off the main gas line and get
out of the building. And don't
forget--aftershocks do occur, so don't
assume the damage is done after the main
shock has ended.
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