Unlike other natural disasters, earthquakes can come with little to no warning. Take a few of these tips so you are ready if an earthquake does strike suddenly at your Athens Ohio Apartment Rental.
Before An Athens Ohio Apartment Rental Earthquake
Prepare
This can be established by holding drills in your rental. This will help everyone learn where the safest places are to go during an earthquake in your house. After going through the drills, walk around your apartment and check for items that may cause injury to you during an earthquake.
Put Together An Emergency Kit
Fill it with anything you would need to survive an earthquake without outside assistance from your Athens Ohio Apartment Rental for at least three days. Make sure you and anyone else you may be living with also knows where it is and what is has inside. Here are a few essentials for your safety kit:
Hydrogen peroxide, individually wrapped alcohol swabs, aspirin and other medications, bandage strips, adhesive tape roll, ace bandages, scissors, gloves, matches, blankets, bottle water, nonperishable foods, flashlight and batteries
After An Earthquake
Once the shaking subsides, check for injuries and call for medical assistance as needed. Remember, an aftershock can happen at any time, so you may need to drop and cover immediately again. If you suspect a gas leak, call for help immediately. Also, report it to the leasing office of your Athens Ohio Apartment Rental as soon as possible.
Be careful when leaving your apartment. There may be damage outside like fires or broken glass. Keep in mind that if the power is out in your building, it does not mean it is out everywhere, therefore, be extra careful of any hanging electrical wires outside.
Take any other necessary steps but make sure you learn from an earthquake. Is there something you could known prior to help you survive and avoid injury? Did you pick the safest place to duck and cover in your place? Continually re-educating yourself on earthquake safety will also help you become more prepared for the next one.
While earthquakes may not be common around Ohio University, it is still important to be prepared for any and all natural disasters.
