earthquake_guide_booklet

Summary
If you’re prepared to hunker down for 72 hours (three days), then
give yourself credit. You’re ahead of the game.
It’s not the end of the world. The Big One may only cause
moderate damage on Hayden Island and a temporary disruption in
service. Nobody really knows. Plan for a worst case situation.
Have lots of comfort food, lots of games and books, and small
toys the kids enjoy. They’ll have a story to tell the next generation.
The American Red
Cross says training and
awareness is the best
defense. Having prepared
for the worst, we can be
our best for our family,
friends, and community.
We will be stronger and
better for the effort.
Don’t stay up all night
worrying about what might
happen. Anything might
happen. You’ll probably be
okay. Maybe some things
will fall and break, the
power may go out and
wastewater may be a
problem on the island,
along with bridge traffic.
But bridge traffic is always
a problem.
Remember, landslides closing Interstate 5 and I-30 happen all the
time. Landslides, downed trees and power outages affecting tens of
thousands of people are routine in Oregon and other states. Our
friends and neighbors are our best resource.
We will survive.
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