Today, 9.3 million Californians successfully participated in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. Great job! Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Fire Department partnered with Council District 12, CERT, American Red Cross, and the U.S. Geological Survey in compiling a pamphlet to offer you and your family clear, simple steps to follow immediately after a major earthquake.
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It's encouraged to store the pamphlet near your front door, then following an earthquake, tear off the "OK/HELP" sign and place it in your front window to indicate to your neighbors and emergency personnel if you are "OK" or need "HELP." This will help firefighters save time and maximize resources by getting to those who need immediate help more efficiently.
We know it's not a matter of IF, but WHEN the Big One will strike. And simply, the better prepared we are, the greater our ability to keep our families safe.
Chick here to view the pamphlet online, or any resident of Los Angeles City can request one from www.CD12.org.
"Successful disaster preparedness begins with having a plan, and exercising it. The OK/HELP sign is a great step in toward being ready. LAFD is always there to help you learn about disaster planning at LAFD.org," - Fire Chief Brian Cummings.
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It's encouraged to store the pamphlet near your front door, then following an earthquake, tear off the "OK/HELP" sign and place it in your front window to indicate to your neighbors and emergency personnel if you are "OK" or need "HELP." This will help firefighters save time and maximize resources by getting to those who need immediate help more efficiently.
We know it's not a matter of IF, but WHEN the Big One will strike. And simply, the better prepared we are, the greater our ability to keep our families safe.
Chick here to view the pamphlet online, or any resident of Los Angeles City can request one from www.CD12.org.
"Successful disaster preparedness begins with having a plan, and exercising it. The OK/HELP sign is a great step in toward being ready. LAFD is always there to help you learn about disaster planning at LAFD.org," - Fire Chief Brian Cummings.
(VIDEO)
Submitted by Erik Scott, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
Public Service Officer
"Serving with Courage, Integrity and Pride"
Emergency Public Information (EPI) Center
Los Angeles Fire Department
500 East Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Los Angeles Fire Department
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Los Angeles, CA 90012
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