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Here in the Coachella Valley, the most likely major disaster would be an earthquake. Experts have warned that an earthquake of 8.0 magnitude or greater will occur sometime within the next several decades. An earthquake of this magnitude could severely damage many of our homes and disrupt our utilities and food supplies. Our streets and highways may be impassable and shopping centers destroyed. Many of the supplies we take for granted may be unavailable for an extended period of time. Are you prepared to possibly live without running water, electricity, telephone or readily available shopping?
Remember, in the event of a widespread or catastrophic disaster, such as a severe earthquake, the first responders (i.e., fire, police and paramedics) will likely be overwhelmed and may be unable to reach you for an extended period of time. In other words, be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of three (3) days, although some experts suggest being prepared to be self-sufficient for up to four (4) weeks.
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Important resources of Earthquake Preparedness information include:
Please refer to the above resources and documents to prepare for an earthquake emergency. They are among the best information available on the subjects of Earthquake Preparedness and First Aid. We encourage you to download these documents and print them out in advance for use in an emergency. In the wake of a major earthquake it is most likely that power and internet services will be disrupted, and your PC and online resources will not be available.
The above documents may be dowloaded, viewed and printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have a copy of Acrobat Reader, it is available free of charge for download from the Adobe Systems web site. Click here to download Acrobat Reader.
Sources: FEMA, Los Angeles County Fire Department, The American Red Cross and the U.S. Armed Forces
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