WITH THE REGION SHAKING, SOME REMINDERS ABOUT EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

With four earthquakes over the past week, it’s only a matter of time before the Morongo Basin has another big earthquake. Managing editor Tami Roleff has these tips on how to stay safe during a quake…
If you are indoors, duck or drop down to the floor and hold on. Stay clear of windows, or anything that could fall causing injury. If you are in a crowded area, take cover where you are. If you are outside, get into the open, away from buildings and power lines. If you are driving, stop if it is safe, stay inside your car. Stay away from bridges, overpasses and tunnels. After an earthquake check for injuries. Look for and extinguish small fires and gas leaks. If your home has experienced damage, get out. Listen to a portable, battery-operated radio for updated emergency information and instructions, this may be your main source of information. And lastly, expect aftershocks. Each time you feel one, drop, cover, and hold on! Be safe, and be prepared for next “big one.”