Oklahoma’s timely “Shake-Out”
2/13/2012 10:40:00 AM
February 7th’s Great Central Shake-Out could not have come at a better time for Oklahoma residents. Just hours after participating in the Shake-Out, a 3.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the State. Centered 6 miles south of Panden, the quake did not result in any reports of damage. Even a small earthquake such as this can make you think about the consequences of such an event, which means this may be a good time to evaluate your Oklahoma home insurance coverage.
Being involved in an earthquake is a terrifying experience for most people but being prepared just a little can make a big difference. The Shake-Out program allows you to practice how to protect yourself. Participants are taught to:
• Drop – get onto your hands and knees to avoid being knocked down;
• Cover – Cover your head and neck, try and cover your body under a sturdy table if possible or if not, get next to low lying furniture or a wall;
• Hold – Grab your shelter and hold on until the shaking stops, stay with it if it moves around;
This message is also being taught to children in schools. It could be a valuable lesson for them in the future and the advice may also help you avoid physical injury. Other preparations you can do include assessing the protection of your home and contents. Earthquake coverage is not always included automatically, so if you’re not sure that you’re covered, check your Oklahoma home insurance policy and talk to an agent to be certain you have sufficient cover.
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• Drop – get onto your hands and knees to avoid being knocked down;
• Cover – Cover your head and neck, try and cover your body under a sturdy table if possible or if not, get next to low lying furniture or a wall;
• Hold – Grab your shelter and hold on until the shaking stops, stay with it if it moves around;
This message is also being taught to children in schools. It could be a valuable lesson for them in the future and the advice may also help you avoid physical injury. Other preparations you can do include assessing the protection of your home and contents. Earthquake coverage is not always included automatically, so if you’re not sure that you’re covered, check your Oklahoma home insurance policy and talk to an agent to be certain you have sufficient cover.
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