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Earthquake : a prevention guide to promote your personal health and safety
  • Published Date:

    1996

  • Language:
    English
Filetype[PDF-98.18 KB]


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  • Corporate Authors:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
  • Description:
    Planning for a natural disaster will help to prevent injury and devastation. Practicing what you will do if an earthquake happens is a vital part of that planning. This pamphlet describes many specific prevention measures that can help reduce your chance of serious injury if an earthquake occurs in your area. These prevention strategies will help you and your family to recognize, prepare for, and react to earthquake hazard. Health%20Care/Earthquake%20safety.pdf
  • Content Notes:
    Introduction -- About Earthquakes -- Getting Ready for an Earthquake -- Inspecting for Possible Home Hazards -- During an Earthquake -- After an Earthquake -- People with Special Needs -- Summary -- Important Names and Numbers.
  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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