Practice how to protect yourself in an earthquake and YOU can win 2 LED Survival Lanterns by taking part in Charbonneau’s Shake Out drill!
Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 6:15pm on 09/15.
CHOA is participating in the drill, you will receive a free raffle ticket when you place your HELP/OK sign and report in at your designated gathering spot. Captains will be distributing information to your home.
How do YOU participate? On Thursday, September 15, set an alarm for 6:15pm and when it goes off:
DROP – TO YOUR HANDS AND KNEES, PREFERABLY UNDER SOMETHING STURDY
COVER – THE BACK OF YOUR HEAD & NECK WITH ONE ARM
HOLD ON – IN CASE THE THING YOU ARE UNDER MOVES
WHAT TO DO NEXT?
- Check on everyone in your home, are they OK?
- Protect your head, feet & hands from broken glass & fallen debris. Time to put on your hard hat, work gloves and sturdy shoes, before going to your gathering spot!
- Make sure you know where your gas meter is and how to turn it off if necessary.
- Make sure you know where the main water shut off to your home is located and how to turn it off.
- Place your HELP/OK sign where it can be seen.
- Put your fire extinguisher at the end of your driveway.
- Go to the designated meeting place- your local Swimming Pool
GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKET and Enter to WIN!
CHOA will have 4 prizes of 2 lanterns each to award!
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