Sources of danger during and immediately after an earthquake. Procedures for reducing risk of injury during and after an earthquake. Review of organization pre-plans for USAR incidents. Critical incident stress pre-plans for a USAR incident. Importance of personal preparedness.
Preparation is vital for surviving and adequately functioning after an earthquake.
Emergency responder will be of limited use if injured. OES earthquake planning and preparation guides. Preplanning important to minimize injuries and damage. Emergency responder may be away for several days. Important that responder family has food, water, shelter, and other needed items.