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  1. After a disaster, if you’re trapped under debris, don't shout for help. Signal rescuers by tapping on something solid.
  2. After an earthquake, be prepared for aftershocks. Continue to drop, cover and hold on for each one.
  3. Stay healthy when you travel. Wash your hands frequently, use hand sanitizer and avoid touching your face.
  4. You don't have to assemble your emergency kit all at once. Start with food and water, then add more items as you can.
  5. Visiting out of town relatives? Ask one of them to be your out of town emergency contact and offer to be theirs.
  6. Never put butter on a burn. Treat a mild burn with cool running water. If it blisters, see a doctor.
  7. Traveling this season? Learn about the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes, floods or other hazards at your destination.
  8. After an earthquake, be careful when opening cabinets and closets. Objects may have shifted and tumble out.
  9. Tincture of iodine (2% solution) can be used to purify drinking water. Add 5 drops per quart of water, then wait 30 minutes.
  10. The Red Cross offers internships for undergrad and grad students. Learn more at www.redcrossla.org/voluntee....
  11. Hang mirrors and framed art with closed hooks, so they don’t bounce off the walls during an earthquake.
  12. Your safety is your first priority. Always check the area for hazards before helping an injured person.
  13. For more disaster preparedness info, check out our new website: www.preparela.org.
  14. Review your homeowner’s insurance policy. Are you covered in case of an earthquake or flood?
  15. After a disaster, both pets and wild animals may be frightened and behave unpredictably. Be gentle and cautious with them.
  16. Ask your doctor for sample packs of your prescription medications to keep in your emergency kit.
  17. Power out for more than four hours? Check the internal temperature of your refrigerated food. Above 40 degrees – throw it out.
  18. Fire can spread faster than you think. A small fire can become a major blaze in under a minute.
  19. Kids need to be prepared, too. The Red Cross offers puppet shows with characters from Sesame Street. For more info, call (310) 477-2172.
  20. Know your tsunami risk. How high above sea level is your home? How many miles from the coast?