28 - Sunday, October 17, 1993 ~ North Shore News

Emergency preparations help
mize earthquake fallout

QUESTION: I am hearing a Sot
about how we should be prepared
for the possibility of an earth-
quake in British Columbia. How is
it possible to ‘‘prepare’’ for such a
disaster? It seems to me that the
best I can do is hope it never hap-
pens,

Answer: Of course we all hope
that an earthquake doesn’t happen
here. As you have read, however,
scientists do feel that the Pacific
Northwest area could produce a

strong earthquake, and that it

could happen anytime over the
next several years.

When an earthquake occurs,
your . first warning may be a
swaying sensation, if you are in a
building, or a sudden noise or
roar.

After that there will be vibra-
tion and then rolling uP, down,
sideways, and rotating. !t may last
for a few seconds or go on for a
few minutes.

“The earth won’t open up. and
” swallow you, but you could be
hurt ,by breaking glass or falling

jects.

~~ Emergency preparation experts
advise that there are three areas to

focus your attention on. First, be

prepared to avoid injury; second,

‘-try-to .minimize damage to. your

‘home; and finally, to aim to sur-

‘vive afterwards for at least 72

‘hours without help.

It is important for all of us to.

“realize that, due to overwhelming
‘demand, it: may not be possible
“for-emergency ‘services to respond

: even when there is an urgent need.

<;:The preparation required may
sound like a tall order, but there is

very useful. publication that will
help you’ get organized: “Prepare
Now for an Earthquake: in British
“Columbia” outlines what you can
do to-prepare yourself, your fam-
ly and your home.

Some of the important points to
emember include knowing ~ the
safeand dangerous places in your
home.

“The safest places are under
heavy tables or desks, inside
haliways or in corners’of rooms or
archways.

“You would be in more danger.
- near. windows or mirrors; under
“any objects that can fall;

in the

-Kitchen where appliances may

‘ -move; or in doorways where the

‘supplies,

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door may slam on you.

Go through your home and
imagine what could happen if it
were shaking violently. Some of
the more common concerns are
weak chimneys, loose roof tiles,
top-heavy furniture and heavy
hanging objects.

Preparation also involves
thinking about possible injuries. A
first-aid course including cardio-
pulraonary resuscitation (CPR)
could be very helpful.

St. John’ Ambulance teaches
courses on. a regular basis. They
can be reached at 984-3475.

It is a good idea to practise an
emergency drill with your family,
deciding where each person will go
for safety. Many workplaces. are
also setting up staff emergency
plans.

Your 72-hour emergency. sup-
plies kit should include: first-aid
non-perishable food,
water, and other items outlined in
the guide. If someone in: your
family has special medical needs,
be sure to include an extra supply
of medication in your kit.

You may want to make an ap-
pointment with your insurance
company to talk about your
earthquake insurance. Most
policies can be upgraded to in-
clude extra coverage by paying a
small fee.

To get a copy of ‘Prepare Now
for an Earthquake in British Col-
umbia”’ or for more information
on emergency preparation, contact
the North and West Vancouver
Emergency Program at 165 East
13th St. in North Vancouver, or
call 985-3713.

In other communities, contact
the city hall, municipal -hall, or
district office.

For those who prefer not to
assemble their own emergency
supplies, there are a number’ of
private companies who .sell sur-
vival kits. The Emergency Pro-
gram office can provide you with
a list of places to contact.

The Emergency Program also

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Volunteer activities and re-
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Help's at Hand, by North Shore
Community Services (NSCS), is a
forum for discussing government
policies and programs, benefits,
consumer and legal rights, taxa-
tion and public services. Answers
are intended only as a general
guide and should not be applied to
individual cases without further
consultation. This column is
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