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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 Falling shelves Flooding/Pipe breaks Fires Downed power lines Liquefaction Broken gas pipes Falling construction Aftershocks After an Earthquake Always be Wary of.. Have an emergency kit that includes - enough water and canned foods for everyone in your family -blankets-flashlights -battery operated radio -extra batteries -a first aid kitMake sure you know how to turn gas, electricity and water offBe sure that you and every one who lives with you knows all exits and communication plans. Preparing for an Earthquake Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault,becasue of stress buildup. In California, the San Andres fault is the cause for many of the largest earthquakes. EARTHQUAKES IN CALFORNIA What Causes Earthquakes? -Be aware of incoming aftershocks-Check yourself and others for injuries.-Turn your radio on and wait for further instructions. During an Earthquake... After an Earthquake -Stay calm, freaking out wlll not help- Get under a table, or something sturdy and protect your neck.-If in a car, stop the car and wait until the earthquake is over-Don't run around-NO ELEVATORS 10,000 earthquakes happen every year, and only 17-20 are above 4.0 Since 1971, earthquakes has cost California over $60 billion to rebuild. earthquakes kill approximately 8,000 people every year In the past 4,000 years, earthquakes caused over13 million deathsAfter shocks occur because of the displaced fault line and crust are adjusting to the effects of the main earthquake.
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