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| April Earthquake/Tsunami Month |
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Have you practiced what to do in the event of an earthquake or tsunami? April is the month when Oregon focuses attention on "Drop, Cover and Hold" drills for earthquake safety and evacuation drills for areas subjected to tsunami risk.
Oregon Emergency Management invites voluntary and required participants to share their planned drills and related community events on our web site.
PLANNED Activities
- April 12th Cannon Beach, Annual Town Hall meeting for Tsunami Preparedness @ 7:00pm Contact Cleve Rooper, Cannon Beach Fire Department 504-738-7100 x 219
- April 17th Seaside, Tsunami Movie and Q & A Panel @ 7:00pm. For more information, visit www.cityofseaside.us
- April 19th Seaside, City-wide Voluntary Tsunami Evacuation Drill @ 10:00am. For more information, visit www.cityofseaside.us
Earthquake
Tsunami
For more information contact:
Jay Wilson
Earthquake and Tsunami Programs Coordinator
Plans and Training Section
Oregon Emergency Management
PO Box 14370
Salem, Oregon 97309-5062
Voice: 503-378-2911 x22237
Fax: 503-373-7833
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| Earthquake Preparation Tips |
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- Prepare an emergency kit including:
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Drinking water (3 day supply)
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Basic tools
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Non-perishable food (3 day supply)
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Credit cards and cash
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Emergency Cooking equipment
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Important documents
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Portable NOAA weather radio
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Portable lanterns, flashlights, and batteries
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First aid supplies and medications
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- Anchor bookcases and filing cabinets to nearby walls.
- Attach pictures and mirrors securely to walls.
- Secure ceiling lights, suspended ceilings, and other hanging items to permanent structures.
- Anchor large appliances to the walls.
- Secure water heaters to walls.
- Store heavy items on low shelves and install ledge barriers on shelves.
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| When an Earthquake Strikes |
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- If you are indoors when an earthquake strikes, stay there. Move away from windows, skylights, doors and things that could fall. Drop, cover, and hold until the shaking stops.
- If you are outdoors, move quickly and safely into the open, away from electrical lines, trees, and buildings. Drop to the ground and wait for the shaking to stop.
- If you are driving, carefully and slowly bring your vehicle to a stop at the side of the road away from traffic. Do not stop on or under bridges, under power lines or near roadway signs that might fall. Once the shaking has stopped, you can continue driving, but watch carefully for possible damage to the roadway.
Oregon Emergency Management Drop, Cover, and Hold memo.
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| Earthquake & Tsunami Resources |
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Preparedness Resources
Mitigation and Partner Resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency - Mitigation and Preparedness
General Information on Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup
US Geological Survey Oregon Earthquake History
National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program
University of Washington Department of Earth and Space Sciences
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