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INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 2011 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut. Joe Wainscott, Executive Director. 2011 Great Central US ShakeOut. When: April 19, 2011 10:15AM EDT (9:15AM CDT) Where: Indiana & 10 other states Who: Over 750,000 participants have registered 1/3 are from Indiana!.
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INDIANA DEPARTMENTOFHOMELAND SECURITY2011 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Joe Wainscott, Executive Director
2011 Great Central US ShakeOut • When: April 19, 2011 10:15AM EDT (9:15AM CDT) • Where: Indiana & 10 other states • Who: Over 750,000 participants have registered • 1/3 are from Indiana!
Should I Care About Earthquakes in Indiana? • Indiana is affected by two seismic zones • New Madrid Seismic Zone • Wabash Valley Seismic Zone • 1811 & 1812 New Madrid Earthquakes • Multiple earthquakes between M7.0-8.0 • Felt over 1 million square miles • Similar earthquake now could cause “the highest economic losses due to a natural disaster in the United States.”1 1. FEMA. 11/20/2008 http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/11/20/us-earthquake-study-idUSTRE4AJ9EV20081120
Goals and Messages • To understand the earthquake risk in Indiana and what you can do to prepare • Preparing for an earthquake will help you prepare for other disasters
What Can I Do? We can’t predict earthquakes, but we can reduce their effects by assessing our risks and preparing for them.
Prepare for an Earthquake • Secure heavy items to walls or the floor • Place large objects on lower shelves • If you rent office space, contact your landlord before making structural changes • Back up your data files and documents • Have a plan for employees to work at home after the earthquake
During an Earthquake • Get under a large, sturdy piece of furniture and hang onto it because you both can move during an earthquake. Cover your head with your arms - Be ready for aftershocks. • If you are outside stay away from power lines, tall buildings, or anything that could possibly fall on you. • If you are in a car, drive slowly to a clear location. Make sure nothing is around that could possible to fall on you, and remain in the car.
After an Earthquake • Check for injuries and care for seriously injured. • Listen to radio or TV for further instructions. • If you hear a hissing or a gas leak noise, turn off main gas. Leave building immediately. • Put out small fires if there is any. • Check building for damage. • Do NOT re-enter building if it has structural damage.
What Will Happen During the Drill? • When: April 19, 2011 at 10:15AM EDT (9:15AM CDT) • Drill as if earthquake occurred • Public address system • Follow up walk throughs • Media coverage
Get Involved www.shakeout.org/centralus/
Get Involved www.in.gov/dhs/shakeout
Remember… Preparing for an earthquake will help you prepare for other disasters. Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed, Get Involved
Contact Us Indiana Department of Homeland Security 302 West Washington Street Room E208 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 232-3980 www.in.gov/dhs