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Earthquake preparedness Guide.

Around the world, earthquake may happen specially here in the Philippines. People must always ready anytime. Earthquake always strikes suddenly, violently and without warning. Identify possible hazards ahead of time and advance planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake. Checks and repair deep cracks of your ceilings, walls and foundations. Repair any defective lighting fixtures to the ceiling and follow local seismic standards, Consult expert to check signs of structural defects. Repair any electrical defective wiring and leaky gas connections. Sleep away from where glass could shatter around windows, mirror, pictures or where heavy bookcases or other heavy furniture could fall.
Make sure that there are Disaster Supplies always available like flashlight with batteries, first aid kit wih manual, emergency food and water, can opener, essential medicines cash or credit cards and whistle.

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