Your Poster for Earthquakes
Items to prepare:
Medium-sized backpack or sturdy tote
Flashlight with extra batteries
Two liters of water
Work gloves
Change of clothes
Heavy coat and pants
Photocopies of passport/residence card
Portable charger
Battery-operated radio
Basic first aid kit
Multi-tool or Swiss army knife
Earthquake Safety Checklist:
In a level 0 earthquake: 
Imperceptible to people, but recorded
by seismometers
In a level 1 earthquake: 
Felt slightly by some people keeping quiet
in buildings
In a level 2 earthquake: 
Felt by many people keeping quiet in
buildings
Hanging objects swing slightly
In a level 3 earthquake: 
Felt by most people in buildings and some
walking
Dishes rattle and electric wires swing.
In a level 4 earthquake: 
Hanging objects swing significantly
Unstable ornaments may fall and electric
wires swing significantly
In a level 5 earthquake: 
Unsecured furniture may move and fall
Windows may break and roads may sustain
damage, and some walls may collapse
In a level 6 earthquake: 
Imperceptible to people, but recorded
by seismometers
In a level 6 earthquake: 
Imperceptible to people, but recorded
by seismometers
In a level 7 earthquake: 
Most furniture topples; reinforced walls may
collapse
Some general earthquake tips are: 
Ensure Safety: Stay calm and prioritize your
safety
Turn Off Utilities: Alert others and turn off gas
and electricity immediately
Secure an Exit: Open doors and windows if
jammed to create an escape route
Handle Fires: Shout for help and extinguish
small fires immediately
Avoid Rush: Exit carefully, watch for
falling debris
Stay Clear of Hazards: Avoid narrow alleys,
cliffs, and rivers; watch for falling objects
Watch for Aftershocks: Prepare for landslides
or tsunamis if near mountains or the sea
Evacuate on Foot: Go to the nearest shelter with
minimal belongings
Help Others: Assist the elderly, disabled,
and injured
Get Accurate Info: Follow reliable sources for
updates and watch out for aftershocks
