print email comment close The Earthquake Preparedness Handbook URL: http://www.lafd.org/eqindex.htm Description: A resource to help those living in earthquake country become a little more ready and prepared, although it can be valuable for any disaster. It includes what to do during a quake, family and home planning, first aid kits for both home and office, useful supplies and equipment, safe drinking water, portable auto survival kit, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and food supplies, and cooking. Additionally, information is provided for how to shut off utilities, secure heavy furnishings and hot water heaters, help children and adults cope with disaster, emergency communications, and more. From the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Publisher: Los Angeles Fire Department Library of Congress Subject Headings: Earthquakes Emergency management LII Database Information: Record 7607 created by Dana Lubow on 07/05/2000 Last modification on 04/30/2002 Published: 07/05/2000   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/7607