Immediately Following a Disaster (such as an Earthquake)

During emergencies or disasters, you can stay informed by:

• Listening to 1700 AM, the City of Issaquah’s official radio station.
• Visiting this Web site.http://www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=33
• Calling the city’s information line at 425-837-3028.
• Tuning in to ICTV Channel 2

Bellevue's emergency numbers
http://www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/pdf/Utilities/extreme-weather-numbers-webpage.pdf

1.  Take care of yourself and your loved ones.

2.  Protect your head, feet and hands.  A bicycle helmet or hard hat protects from falling debris.  Sturdy shoes protect from broken glass. Leather gloves protect from sharp objects.  (Have shoes, hat, and gloves under your bed.)  Put them on before you check on your family.  Studies have shown that many people get their feet cut on the way to check on their loved ones.  Be preapred.

3.  Check on the well being of all family members.  (Training before hand is advisable so they know what to do in case the earth starts shaking.)  Drills are good.

4.  Check the natural gas or propane at your home.  Fires are one of the most dangerous aftermaths of earthquakes.  Turn it off only if you smell gas, the meter is buzzing around, appears broken or suspicious. Have a wrench OUTSIDE in a container in a plastic bag so you can turn it off in an emergency. (If it needs to be turned off, turn the valve 1/4 turn to shut off the gas.  NEVER turn it back on once it has been turned off, the gas company will need to do that.

5.  Shut off the water at the house main to trap water in your home and to keep pollutants out of possible drinking water, like that in your water heater.  Know where your valve is and how to do this.

6.  If you are part of a neighborhood organization that has a plan for disasters, put your OK or HELP sign on your front door or window.  Posting the sign helps your neighbors locate those who need help first.

7.  Again, if you are part of a MYN group or have a plan, place your fire extinguisher on the sidewalk where neighbors can see it.  This way, if a neighbor has a small fire after a disaster, extinguishers are immediately available.  Saving your neighbor's house may well mean saving yours.

8.  Listen to Emergency Alert Am/FM radios or a NOAA Weather radio for instructions from the authorities.