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kkkkk ggggg kkkkk ggggg kkkkk ggggg kkkkk ggggg kkkkk ggggg kkkkk ggggg kkkkk ggggg Natural Disasters –Earthquake Christine 2008/07/31 * jjjkk * Have you ever experienced an earthquake? When was the last earthquake that you remember? Has your house been damaged by an earthquake? What preparations should you make before the earthquake hits? What happens during an earthquake? Were you frightened the first time you experience an earthquake? Starting Questions jjjkk * Where Do You Hide During Earthquake? 1. Under the table? 2. Hide in your car? 3. Stay/park near buildings jjjkk * Earthquake Tips Before an earthquake:Prepare a disaster preparedness kit.Have an emergency evacuation plan.Anchor heavy objects and potential falling hazards. (bookcases, wall units, mirrors, cabinets, etc.)Know emergency telephone numbers. During an earthquake:Stay calm.If inside: stand in a doorway or crouch beside a desk or table. If outside: stand away from buildings, trees, telephone, and electrical lines.If on the road: drive away from underpasses and overpasses; stop in a safe area, stay in between vehicles or between sturdy furniture. After an earthquake:Check for injuries and provide first aid.Do a safety check: check for gas, water, downed power lines and shortages. Turn off appropriate utilities; Check for damage.Turn on the radio and listen for instructions on safety or recovery actions.Use the telephone for emergencies only. jjjkk * Earthquake News Earthquake jolts lucky Los Angeles Reuters - Wednesday, July 30 By Dan Whitcomb LOS ANGELES - An earthquake struck just east of Los Angeles on Tuesday, rocking tall buildings and rattling nerves across Southern California, but causing no serious injuries or major structural damage. The quake hit at 11:42 a.m. local time about 30 miles east of Los Angeles in suburban Chino Hills and registered magnitude 5.4 -- making it the strongest seismic event centred near Americas second-largest city since the 6.7-magnitude Nort