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Audiovisual definition of Hurricane & Earthquake

KEY FEBRUARY EVENTS (posted)

Nevis Disaster Management Dept
P .O. Box 280, Premier's Ministry, Long
Point, Nevis, W.I. Tel: 869-469-1423 (24/7)
Fax: 869-469-5407 / Cell: 869-668-3077
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NEVIS DISASTER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

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the Nevis Island Administration. This Agency is responsible for the planning and implementation of
Comprehensive Disaster Management for Nevis at the Llewellyn Newton Disaster Management Facility

KEY FEBRUARY EVENTS

15th Feb : Symposium on Sand Mining at NDMD - coordinated by Physical Planning, Natural Resources & Environment

20th Feb : School Safety Meeting at NDMD 1 pm

Disaster Drill including Earthquake & Fire drills at All Schools

Joint Disaster/Emergency Inspections with Fire & Rescue Services

CDEMA Disaster Management Project Submission

CHOICE 105.3 FM Radio Program: DISASTER & U: Mondays 5-6 pm:

Continued Public Awareness and Education program

THE 2011 HURRICANE SEASON IS OVER, HOWEVER .... THE EARTHQUAKE & FIRE SEASON IS ALWAYS WITH US ... SO REMEMBER we are STILL vulnerable, so ALWAYS REMAIN READY! Is your HOUSE, CAR and PERSONAL INSURANCE in order? Update your Personal & Business DISASTER PLANS & KITS!

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EARTHQUAKE DATA/INFORMATION

EARTHQUAKE TIPS

BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE!!

Build your home in accordance with the recommended building codes and practices. See the Planning Unit for details.

Bolt heavy furniture, water tanks, water heaters, gas cylinders and storage units to a wall or floor.

Place largest and heaviest items on lower shelves.

Emergency items such as canned foods, medication, flashlights, battery-operated radios, fire extinguishers and a First Aid kit should be readily available and working properly.

All family members should know how to use this emergency equipment and should know how to turn off electricity, gas and water using safety valves and main switches.

All family members should know what to do during an earthquake and should practice these safety tips through regular drills.

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE!!

Stay calm, do not panic.

Always protect your head and face.

If inside a building, stand in a strong doorway, or under a desk, table or bed - "DROP, COVER & HOLD ON". Do not try to run out of the building as you may be injured by falling debris.

If outside and there are no obvious signs of danger, stay there.

Move away from windows, glass doors, heavy mirrors, bookcases, hanging plants and heavy objects.

Be aware of falling plaster, blocks, bricks, lighting fixtures and other objects.

If in a vehicle, do not stop on or under a bridge, near to electricity poles or close to buildings from which debris may fall.

AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE!!

DO !!

Check for broken gas lines and fires.

Check utilities and switch them off, if necessary.

Check your house for serious damage and evacuate if the house seems likely to collapse.

Be prepared for more earthquakes (aftershocks).

Stay away from landslide-prone areas.

Turn on transistor radio for emergency news.

DO NOT !!

Do not light a match or turn on a light switch. Use a flashlight instead.

Never touch fallen power lines.

Do not go sightseeing. Leave the streets clear for emergency and rescue vehicles.

Do not attempt to move seriously injured persons unless they are in danger of further injury.

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