Gemstone Lights Gemstone website These lights are seriously awesome! For your first job they make you do your own house and I play with these lights every night. There are so many patterns to choose from. When we have friends over I ask them what lighting they want...
We love snow removal here at Spit Shine. Seriously though, all the guys cannot wait for snow season. As I sit writing this, I am right next to the window marveling at how much snow and ice dams we have already. If this year continues this way, then we are in for an...
Prepare a disaster supply kit – at home, at work, and for your car; Secure bookcases, file cabinets, pictures, mirrors, etc. to walls. Include hot water heaters and other appliances, which could move and rupture gas or electrical lines; Know where to locate switches and how to turn off home gas, electricity and water; if needed, keep the correct size wrench near the shutoff;
Develop a family plan for disasters; Practice earthquake safety drills; Be able to take care of yourself and your family for 5 to 7 days after a disaster, before emergency services may be able to reach you; Know basic first aid; Know emergency phone numbers; Know how to open and close an automatic garage door manually.
Stay calm and stay where you are; if inside, stay inside; if outside, stay outside;If inside: DROP – COVER – HOLD ON!  Take cover under a heavy desk or against an inside wall away from glass and falling objects. If outside: Safely move to a clear area, away from buildings, over passes, signs, utility lines and trees. Sit on the ground; do not stand up. On the road: Drive away from underpasses and overpasses. Stop in a safe area. Stay in your vehicle.
Be prepared for aftershocks Listen to the radio for public safety instructions; tune into KFQD 750 AM Check for injuries and provide first aid Check for safety hazards: gas or water leaks, sewage breaks, downed power lines, etc. Check for any building damage & evacuate if dangerous. Properly clean-up spilled medicines, bleaches and other hazardous materials Phone lines should be kept as clear as possible for true emergency situations
This is a great article from the Municipality of Anchorage. For the full article click here
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