Earthquake Preparedness from the Experts

Earthquake Preparedness.  The paragraphs below are from a series of tweets posted on 02/23/19 by the Utah Dept of Emergency Management @UtahEmergency

The damage a building receives during an earthquake depends on a number of factors below that are in ALL CAPS:

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION -- Wood-framed homes generally fare better than masonry, especially if masonry isn't reinforced. Most modern buildings, built after 1975, should be survivable, which means that they will stand up long enough for people to survive and evacuate.

Great Utah Shake-Out -- DROP, COVER, HOLD-ON and a Few Other Tricks

Image Attribution: http://www.earthquakecountry.org/step5/

Let’s get a jump on our annual Great Utah Shake-Out.  April is the time of year that Utah, and other states, living under the threat of a major earthquake, practice simple, life-saving response techniques, review and refresh emergency on-foot evacuation and auto kits as well as take an inventory of home preparations.

Here is a simple action that can save lives and reduce injuries; we refer to it as: Drop, Cover and Hold-On.