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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Days after an earthquake managing recovery at home.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Visible cracks, broken utilities, boil-water notices.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Power outages and ongoing aftershocks.
Scene hazards: Unstable structures, Contaminated water, Gas leaks
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Verify home is safe — look for new cracks and smell for gas.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Turn off gas at meter if you smell gas and know how.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Photograph damage before cleanup for insurance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Check on neighbors and establish family communication plan.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call utility emergency numbers for gas leaks or downed lines.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Contact disaster relief for shelter if needed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Engineers must inspect before reoccupying damaged buildings.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Seek mental health support if anxiety persists.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use candles near gas leaks or in damaged buildings.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT drink tap water until authorities confirm safe.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If a building looks fine from outside it is safe inside
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hidden structural damage may exist. Professional inspection is needed.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Collapse during aftershocks in seemingly intact buildings.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Recovery means securing safe shelter while hazards may still exist.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Emotional trauma is common after major earthquakes.