In our continuous effort to enhance safety and preparedness amongst our team, we would like to introduce you to the MyShake app - a tool designed to provide critical earthquake alerts and educational resources.

The MyShake app allows users to view and report earthquakes, creating a shared platform for community awareness. Users can see recent seismic events listed, along with details like magnitude and location. Additionally, they can report their own experiences of an earthquake, contributing to a collective pool of data that helps both the community and researchers.

Safety is a team effort, we'll learn practical steps to make our spaces safer and know how to protect ourselves during the shaky moments.

When it comes to earthquakes, being prepared and knowing how to react can make all the difference. The MyShake app serves as a valuable companion in our journey towards a safer environment, offering actionable insights and real-time alerts. Let's empower ourselves with the right knowledge and tools to navigate through earthquakes safely.

HOW TO PREPARE

1.    Secure your Space

·     Utilize the MyShake app to understand the importance of identifying and mitigating hazards within your environment. Encourage trainees to scan their spaces for objects that could become projectiles during an earthquake, securing heavy furniture and ensuring that escape routes are clear.

2.    Create a Plan

·     MyShake offers guidance on formulating a robust emergency plan. Instructors can demonstrate how to establish meeting points, contact lists, and communication strategies, ensuring that everyone knows what to do when an earthquake strikes.

3.    Organize Supplies

·     Stress the importance of having an emergency kit ready. Use the app to illustrate what essential items should be included in the kit, such as water, food, medications, and first-aid supplies.

4.    Minimize Financial Hardship

·     Discuss the app’s advice on organizing important documents, strengthening property structures, and considering insurance coverage. Consider thinking about researching California Earthquake Authority(CEA) insurance for homeowners.

SURVIVE

5.    Drop, Cover, and Hold On – Stay put until the shaking stops!

·     Drop: At the first sign of an earthquake, drop to your hands and knees to prevent being knocked over.

·     Cover: Take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture like a table or desk. If none is available, cover your head and neck with your arms and seek shelter against an interior wall away from windows, glass doors, and other potential hazards.

·     Hold On: Hold on to your shelter until the shaking stops. If under furniture, hold onto the legs to keep it in place.

6.    *For those in a Tsunami Zone*

·     If you feel an earthquake, that's your warning.Once shaking has stopped, evacuate immediately to higher ground or inland, away from the water.

·     Know your evacuation routes ahead of time.Follow established tsunami evacuation routes, or move as far away from the coastline as possible.

·     Pay attention to official alerts and instructions. If a tsunami warning is issued, do not return to the evacuation area until authorities say it's safe.

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The MyShake app is a good resource for real-time earthquake alerts and educational material on earthquake safety.  You can also visit https://earthquake.ca.gov/get-prepared/for more information and resources about earthquake preparedness.

The MyShake app can be vital resource in our toolkit for earthquake preparedness and survival. Your safety and preparedness are our utmost priority.  We encourage you to explore the app, share the knowledge with others, and continue to prioritize safety in every aspect of your daily endeavors.

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View our LTS Earthquake Procedures by clicking HERE