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Local Emergencies

Local Emergency
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Earthquake & Tsunami Information

Earthquakes greater than 3.0 since statehood
Are you prepared for the next big earthquake in Alaska?
7.2 megs Alaska Earthquake Information Center
Tsunami:  An interactive guide that could save your life Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Tsunami Brochure
3 megs National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Homer Tsunami Brochure
1.2 megs

Related Links
West Coast & Alaska Tsunami Warning Center

Earthquake Hazards Program
U.S. Geological Survey

Alaska Earthquake Information Center

TsunamiReady National Weather Service

The following checklist, brochures and fact sheets have been provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the American Red Cross.  They can be viewed and printed or ordered by contacting us ( files)
Avoiding Earthquake Damage Checklist
337k

Earthquakes Fact Sheet
105k

Are You Ready For An Earthquake?
163k

Tsunami - Talking About Disaster
107k

Tsunamis Fact Sheet
213k  

Protecting Your Property from Earthquakes ( files)
Anchor and Brace Propane Tanks and Gas Cylinders 201k 
Anchor Equipment Properly
153k 
Anchor Tall Bookcases and File Cabinets
173k 
Bolt Sill Plates to Foundation
193k 
Brace Cripple Walls
180k 
Install Latches on Drawers and Cabinet Doors
170k 
Mount Framed Pictures and Mirrors Securely
181k 
Restrain Desktop Computers and Appliances
168k 
Use Flexible Connection on Gas and Water Lines
127k 


 

Last updated:  February 25, 2013

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