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BE PREPARED AT CHURCH
What should you do if a major earthquake strikes while you are in our Church Sanctuary?
There are not enough doorways for us all to stand under, and besides the doors are dangerous glass. Trying to get outside or walking any distance during a quake is not safe or recommended.
The safest place is probably the pew bench you are sitting in.
- Lay down on the bench, so the back of the pew is higher than your body.
- If you are able, get on the floor under the pew.
After
the Earthquake is over, the pastor and ushers will decide if evacuation
is necessary, and if so, will direct you to the safest exits. (Remember the two exits on either side of the altar. We don't normally use those, but they are available, if safe.) If you or someone near you needs assistance, be sure to let the ushers know.
What should you do if an earthquake strikes while you are in other areas of the church?
Normal earthquake response procedures should be followed:
- Get under a table, desk or other sturdy object.
- Lay down next to a sturdy object larger (taller) than you (a couch for example).
- Stand in a doorway.
- If you are outside, get away from buildings, tall trees, wires and objects.
- Stay away from unsecured bookcases, tall cabinets, etc.
The church has several emergency Earthquake Response Kits in place around the facility.
If everyone knows what to do in the event of an earthquake, we can all work together to make sure we stay as safe as possible.
Dennis Gray
AUMC Safety Committee
Be Prepared at Home . . .
Please
make some time to make simple plans, stock some extra water, food, and
know where your camping equipment is. Have a stockpile of water, food
not only at home, but also a small amount in your cars along with
a change of clothes and walking or hiking shoes in your cars. Make sure
you have a good flashlight in your car, and a good flashlight TAPED to
the side of your bed. In case of a night quake, you will not be able to
safely go and "find” a flashlight in the dark and possible rubble.
Remember no candles or matches until you are sure there are no gas leaks
in your home, or the area.
Have
your "out of state" phone contact number on your cell, and make sure
all of your kids know it as well. In a large quake, local phones may
not work for days, but calls out of the state may work faster. If cell
phones don’t work, try a “landline” phone. Have this "out
of state" person coordinate where you and your family are, and if a
meeting place is needed, to set that up. In a major disaster, there may
be no government assistance for several days. Properly preparing
yourself and family is vital.
The Red Cross provides great information on Emergency Preparedness...
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