Have You Talked to Your Kids?

Years ago, after a big quake, a couple, fearing aftershocks, sent their young son to stay with his uncle in another town. A day later, they received this telegram: “Am returning your boy. Send earthquake.”

Seriously, though, we should do what we can to prepare our kids for a serious quake. Here’s a few suggestions:
1. Install bumper pads in cribs to protect babies during shaking
2. Show older kids the safest places to be in each room
3. Teach children what to do wherever they are during a quake (at school, in a tall building, outdoors)

Reach Larry Guillot, owner of QuakePrepare, a Bay area earthquake consulting, securing, and gas valve installation service, at 707-965-3299; visit QuakePrepare.com to receive QuakeTip e-mails and safety reports.

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