with all this talk of Jamaica possibly getting a major earthquake soon you may be wondering how you can prepare for such a thing well I was doing some research for personal reasons and I've decided to collate and share with you what I found number one so as you know in an earthquake your house is going to move it move it one minute you're cooking up some a and sawfish and the next your kitchen's doing the Electric Slide just in case the ground starts rocking without music you may need to secure some things from now and I mean anything that moves at least most things that move since we can't predict when an earthquake is going to happen we have to find creative ways to keep things strapped down tied up and glued down if possible and you see those flammable liquids keep them in a locked cabinet close to the ground if you can look around your house if an earthquake should happen now what items could fall down and hurt you miss Mom you might want to remove that Chandelier from over your bed we wouldn't even want a ceiling fan over my bed secure bookshelves water heater wall decorations chandeliers as I said before things like that don't put these things over your bed or where people sit what else can you think of did you know that in 1907 there was an earthquake called the great kingstone quake in which 1,000 people died and across Jamaica 9,000 people became homeless they did not only have to contend with the earthquake and aftershocks because a fire also broke out further catastrophizing the devastation so problem P problem P problem did you know earthquakes can cause fires no well now you do so get yourself a fire extinguisher just in case decides to get too hot for comfort and don't just put it down and forget it learn how to use it anybody know where you can get a fire extinguisher in Jamaica please enlighten us below and while you're at it get a flashlight because as hurricane Barrel show us the light post shall fall and you will be losing power add to that a first aid kit include bandages antiseptics painkillers and any prescription medications you may also need a whistle to signal for help if you're trapped yeah and batteries of course I think I'm going to be on this one for a while just put all your important documents in a safe place and you know what just pack an emergency kit as well I know this isn't just a collection of random items from the back of your pantry you need at least one gallon of water per person per day at least them say to drink that much water I know red stripe bear doesn't count but it might take the edge off sorry look here stay so by here get non- perishable items like tin foods and don't get the the ones you need an opener for just get the ones that you can pull off by the way a meone still open cans with a bad girl can't talk to me kitty kitty kitty what you doing here number five if you don't have an emergency plan um what exactly are you waiting on an emergency me too look here you know from when we supposed to create one like I have something in mind but you actually need to sit down with your family and work out a plan you can include how you're actually going to evacuate your house workplace Community or even City if an emergency happens what are some alternative routes if the normal route gets blocked know the safest routes to exit your home workplace or school practice them with your family or co-workers I know we do it at work but do you do it at home we definitely should now where are you and your family going to meet up if something happens and you can't get home and you don't have a means of communication choose a safe spot where your family can regroup after an earthquake make sure everyone knows the location and can get there quickly identify the safe zones in your house now stand up under the TV suppose it happen when you're in bed you wake up all disoriented better keep a bedside kit just in case put proper shoes in it no slippers please you need something that can protect your feet if there is glass and other debris on the ground flashlight yes cuz you might wake up to Darkness what else would you put in your bedside kit one of the sides I check said set up an out of area contact designate someone outside of your immediate area to be a contact point in case local communication lines are down this person can help coordinate and check in on everybody's safety do you think this is a good idea do you know what to do if an earthquake happens well you better remember to Remember When It Happens stay calm remember your dock cover and hold on drill stay indoors if you're inside and stay in an open space if you're outside take the stairs not the elevator tables and desks are your best bet to avoid falling debris if sturdy Furniture isn't an option Crouch near an interior wall away from Windows you want to avoid the flying glass as much as possible stay clear of anything that could fall on you TVs bookcases are that giant painting in your living room now being ready for an earthquake isn't about living in Fair it's about being prepared think of it as having an umbrella in your car you hope you never have to use it but you're glad it's there when the rain starts pouring so gather your emergency kit make your plan and know your safe spots because when the ground starts to rock you'll be ready to roll but really do anything with my