1. EARTHQUAKES AN EARTHQUAKE IS…
The sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the release of energy stored in rocks.

2. EARTHQUAKES
There has never been an earthquake recorded in the Cayman Islands in excess of magnitude 7, despite the fact that the Islands are located on a boundary between the North American and Caribbean tectonic plates.

3. EARTHQUAKES
It is not unusual for minor tremors to be recorded; most residents don't even notice them. However, in December 2004, a quake of 6.8 magnitude rocked Grand Cayman and everyone noticed. The earthquake, short in duration, opened some small sinkholes but otherwise didn't cause any damage.

4. EARTHQUAKES
After December's event, and since 2004 was an active seismic year for the Caribbean, the University of the West Indies installed a temporary seismograph at the headquarters of the Mosquito Research Control Unit.

5. EARTHQUAKES
CIG bought four seismographs which will be deployed on the islands. These will
monitor seismic activity and will also be part of the Caribbean Tsunami Warning System

6. EARTHQUAKES

7. EARTHQUAKES
are accompanied by:
A Cascade of Disasters

8. Effects of an Earthquake

9. EARTHQUAKES BEFORE THE EARTHQUAKE Conduct a Hazard Hunt
Stock up on Emergency Supplies
Practice Earthquake Drills
Practice to Duck, Cover and Hold
Plan how to evacuate safely
Know the location of utility shut- off valves
Decide on reunion locations

10. HOME HAZARD HUNT

11. HOME HAZARD HUNT contd….

12. HOME HAZARD HUNT contd….

13. DURING/AFTER PROCEDURES
DUCK

14. DURING/AFTER PROCEDURES
COVER

15. DURING/AFTER PROCEDURES
HOLD

16. EARTHQUAKES DURING THE EARTHQUAKE If you are indoors - stay there and
DUCK, COVER and HOLD
If you are outside - move to a safe
area
In a crowded store or public place
do not rush for the exits
In a high rise building, get under
sturdy furniture
If you are in a car, pull to the side of
the road and stop

17. EARTHQUAKES AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE Evacuate the building
Check for injured or trapped
persons
Wear shoes for protection
Use a flashlight when searching
for fire hazards
Turn off gas and check gas, water and electrical lines for damage

18. EARTHQUAKES AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE Immediately clean up spilled
medicines or harmful materials
Never touch downed power-lines
Check emergency supplies
Use the telephone for emergencies
only
Listen to the radio for reports

19. THESE ARE SIX COMPONENTS TO AN EARTHQUAKE DRILL
STEPS IN PLANNING AN EARTHQUAKE DRILL
THESE ARE SIX COMPONENTS TO AN EARTHQUAKE DRILL
1. ALARM
During the Alarm stage. Those involved in the drill are alerted by a loud warning device, such as a bell or buzzer. This must be a pre-arranged signal known by everyone, so that all will respond appropriately.
2. RESPONSE
During the response phase, everyone heads for cover. Persons get under a heavy desk, table chair, bed or under a door jam. Make sure you move away from windows, glass or light fixtures. If there is no cover available. Crouch and try to protect your head.
3. EVACUATION
After remaining in your respective safe-place until the shaking has stopped, persons should then evacuate the building. The evacuation proceeds through pre-determined safe routes and evacuees gather outside in a safe area away from buildings, fences, walls, electricity poles, bridges and trees.

20. EARTHQUAKE DRILL Contd…
STEPS IN PLANNING AN
EARTHQUAKE DRILL Contd…
4. ASSEMBLY
At the assembly point, the evacuees are grouped in order of classrooms, departments or floors - whichever is more convenient to facilitate the next step, which is roll call.
5. ROLL CALL
During the roll call, teachers, floor wardens, or other designated before-hand determine if everyone is present. In the event of a real earthquake, a search and rescue team would have to be dispatched to look for those missing.
6. EVALUATION
After the roll call, there should be an evaluation where the institution identifies snags in the drill. Problem areas, or potential problem areas.