elay earthquake preparations (hed) Don't delay earthquake preparations WITH THE relatively recent carth- quake and aftershocks in California still fresh, ¢ rarthquakes are on _ everyone's s mind, By M.H, Parnu Contributing Writer Scismic experts say we can expect a major destructive earth- quake in British Columbia — the big question is when, It pays to be prepared — it’s easy, not expensive and it could save your life, “Among the very first things to do is to make sure you have a prop- er plan that your family has gone over,” says Dave Calibuba, a home insurance expert. “Find out what your (insurance) policy covers — this could make a big difference on your financial ability to recover after an earth- quake.” ' Following is an outline of some ways you Can prepare yourself and - your family to avoid injury as well as preparing your home to mini- mize damage, plus how to survive afterward for a minimum, of 72 hours, possibly up to a week, with- - out help... . Before the earthquake ' Plan, prepare and practice what ‘you willl: do during and after an “earthquake. . Arrange for an out-of-province _ (or at least out of the Lower Mainland) phone contact and dis- ‘tribute that number to all family members, Have an alternative fami- “ly rendezvous if you can’t get home. : #1 Learn basic first aid techniques and how to use-your fire extin- . guisher. ‘4 Make sure each family member - knows how to shut off the water and gas. The gas should only be shut off if there is a‘leak or fire and only if it is safe to do so. 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