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... it is safe to do so. 5. Turn off gas at meter tank. Do not turn on the electrical system; it may have become short circuited. 6. If it is not off, the main electrical circuit should be turned off. Be extremely careful to stand on a dry surface and avoid touching the metal handle of the switch box. Use a piece of heavy rubber, plastic, or a piece of dry wood to open the metal door and throw the switch off. If you have gas service, be alert for fumes. Call your local utility if you detect any fumes. 7. Pump or bail water out of the house and shovel out the mud while it is moist. Give walls and floors an opportunity to dry. 8. Before the house is ... family members know CPR. Food. Keep a supply of non-perishable food on hand that can be rotated into your diet and replenished on a regular basis. You should have a supply good for at least 72 hours. Water. Store water in airtight containers and replace it about once every six months. Store at least 3 gallons per person to be prepared for a 72-hour period. Tools. A pipe wrench and crescent wrench are handy for turning off gas and water mains. You can also be prepared for an earthquake by being aware of and eliminating or minimizing possible hazards in your home. These hazards include: Tall, heavy furniture that could topple, such as bookcases, china cabinets, and wall units. Consider bolting these to the wall. Hot water heaters that can pull away from pipes ...
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... Francisco was almost destroyed by fire, not by the earthquake. Fire Extinguishers When used correctly, fire extinguishers can: Keep small fires from becoming big ones Provide an escape route through a small fire Help fight a small fire until the fire department arrives (if they are able to respond) There are three major classes of fire: Ordinary combustibles (paper, cloth, wood, rubber, many plastics) . Flammable liquids (oils, gasoline, kitchen greases, paints, solvents) Electrical equipment (fires in wiring, fuse boxes, motors, power tools, appliances) You may find the traditional A-B-C labels, or both the labels and the newer symbols on an extinguisher. To be safe and effective, you must use the right kind of extinguisher for each type of fire. If ... of your household take basic first aid and CPR courses. Food: Have sufficient canned or dehydrated food and powdered milk for at least two weeks of meals. Water: It should be stored in airtight containers and replaced about every 12 months. A family of 4 should have about 6 gallons for 3 days. Also have purification tablets, but read the label on the bottle before using them. Pipe wrenches and crescent wrenches for turning off gas and water mains. HOW TO USE THE FLOOR PLANS Draw your house or apartment floor plan. Don't worry about how it looks- the artwork is not important! Now mark the exits, emergency equipment, and utility turn-off locations on your floor plan. The importance of this exercise is to have you actually learn these locations and mark them down. ...
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...paper, cloth, wood, rubber, many plastics). Flammable liquids (oils, gas...