terremoto
DEFINICIÓN: "Un terremoto es un término que se usa para describir tanto el deslizamiento repentino de una falla como la sacudida del suelo resultante y la energía sísmica radiada causada por el deslizamiento, o por la actividad volcánica o magmática, u otros cambios repentinos de tensión en la tierra". (USGS).
WHAT TO DO
RESPONSE ACTIONS: If you feel shaking or receive a notification of an earthquake in our area, immediately Drop, Cover (get under a sturdy table or desk, or duck and cover your head and neck with an object or your arms), and Hold on! Do not run outdoors, and do not take refuge in a doorway. If you are in the tsunami hazard zone, head inland or move to higher elevation on foot as soon as you can safely walk, taking care to avoid broken glass and downed power lines.
PREPARE: Simple mitigation measures in your home and workspace can make all of the difference between walking away from an earthquake unharmed and sustaining serious injuries. Find household mitigation tips from Cal OES here. Community members should prepare to be self-sufficient for up to two weeks after a major earthquake, without the benefit of running water or power, and without initial assistance from response agencies. View tips from the American Red Cross to prepare your household for a major earthquake and its aftermath. Develop a plan for your household that includes where you will reunite after an earthquake, and how you will contact each other.
GET NOTIFIED: Earthquake Warning California is a publicly available, statewide earthquake warning system that could give California residents crucial seconds to take cover before shaking begins. The MyShake App is a free smartphone app available to iPhone and Android users that provides audio and visual warnings for nearby earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or higher.
KNOW YOUR ZONE: Know in advance whether your home and the places you frequent are in the tsunami hazard zone. Find searchable interactive and printable tsunami hazard maps on the Redwood Coast Tsunami Work Group page.
BE AWARE: Find information about recent earthquakes from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), or about tsunamis at the National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC).
REGISTER FOR COMMUNITY ALERTS: The Del Norte Community Alert System is an opt-in emergency notification system. Residents must register in advance to receive notifications. Register today to ensure you receive emergency information when you need it.
GET INVOLVED: Practice your earthquake response during the annual Great California ShakeOut each October, and be sure to register to have your involvement counted!