An earthquake hits Nevada, here’s how to prepare for the next one

The Nevada earthquake has now reached a magnitude of 5.68, see the latest

A 5.68 magnitude earthquake struck the desert east of Reno on April 13. No damage has been reported currently, but aftershocks are expected.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck about 12 miles from Silver Springs at 1 a.m. on May 1. This earthquake is one of several earthquakes that affected Nevadans this spring.

The high number of earthquakes in Nevada may make residents wonder what to do in the event of an earthquake and what resources to check on when an earthquake occurs.

Here’s a look at what to do when an earthquake strikes.

Earthquake Resources What to do in the event of an earthquake

If you get an alert through the MyShake app or feel the quake, people should “drop down, take cover and hold on,” said John Goodell, senior coordinator of earthquake early warning emergency services at CalOES.

“Everyone needs to understand that it’s not in the hallway. It’s not running out of your house, which is what people may have heard in the past,” Goodell said.

If you’re at home, you’ll want to find something sturdy to drop under, like a table, and cover your head, neck and vital organs, and then hold onto it, Goodell says.

If you’re at a stadium or theater, you’ll want to “fall on the floor in front of your seat or lean back as much as possible, then cover your head with your arms, and hold on to your neck with both hands until the shaking stops,” according to CalOES.

If you are in a store when an earthquake strikes, you will want to stand “next to a shopping cart, under clothing racks, or inside the first level of warehouse shelving, which may provide additional protection.”

If you are outside during an earthquake, move to an empty area if it is safe to do so, and avoid power lines, trees, signs, buildings, vehicles, and other hazards. Next, you have to get down, cover and hold on.

If you are driving, you should pull over to the side of the road (avoiding bridges, overpasses, power lines, signs, and other hazards), stop, and apply the parking brake. Stay inside your car until the shaking stops.

How to prepare for an earthquake

Goodale said people should not “wait until they feel the shaking” to start preparing for an earthquake.

“It’s going to be chaotic if there’s an earthquake, especially if it’s a big one,” Goodale said. “So, take these days now to prepare and make a plan.”

Because we can’t predict when an earthquake will strike, “one of the best tools we have right now is the MyShake app,” which is part of https://www.shakealert.org/, said Goodell.

The free smartphone app – developed by the University of California, Berkeley, and available in six different languages ​​- provides early warnings of earthquakes.

“It’s truly a life-saving tool. It can give you seconds of life-saving notifications before you actually feel the vibration,” Goodell said. “So, if you’re in Palm Springs and the earthquake is in Los Angeles, it could give you up to 10 seconds, or maybe up to 30 seconds of notice. So, imagine what you can do in 30 seconds. It may not seem like a long time, but you know, 30 seconds can give you that valuable time.”

The app works by using a network of ground motion sensors, along with phone data.

If an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or higher is detected, users who have the app installed will receive audio and visual alerts commanding them to “fall, cover and hang on,” Goodale said.

The app also allows users to “get valuable information about how people felt the shaking and share information about earthquake damage,” according to CalOES.

MyShake is available on Apple and Google Play, as well as Chromebook and MacOS platforms.

Aside from downloading the MyShake app, Goodale said residents can prepare by preparing an earthquake kit.

“If there is a big earthquake, there are really two rules of thumb here,” Goodell said. “Maybe you can ask your local authorities to evacuate. But most likely, you will stay at home.”

For an earthquake bag, you’ll need to plan for at least 72 hours without emergency services and pack water and food. You will also need to stock your bag with any medications you or a family member may need.

“I personally have a daughter who has Type 1 diabetes, so she needs insulin,” Goodale said. “She needs her medication, so we put a certain amount of her medication aside in a bag.”

Phone chargers and personal information are also a good idea to put in your earthquake bag, Goodale said.

Other items to pack include cash and first aid kits, CalOES recommends.

Before the quake hits, Goodale said, “You also want to talk to your family to make a plan.”

“Earthquakes don’t really care about our schedules. They don’t have a schedule,” Goodale said. “It will happen at any moment. It could be Friday afternoon when you’re getting ready for the weekend. It could be in the middle of the night. It could be when you’re driving your car on your way to work. So, it’s important to know what to do.”

People should make sure they have a plan about what to do if they are separated from family and think about things like whether the children are at school or someone is in the office.

“Where will you meet if there is an earthquake?” Goodell said.

More important earthquakes in Nevada history

Size, approximate location and date

6.3 – Excelsior Mountains, January 30, 19346.3 – California-Nevada state line east of Truckee, September 3, 18576.2 – Rainbow Mountain, July 6, 19546.2 – Carson City, December 27, 18696.1 – Carter Springs, September 12, 19946.08 – Stagecoach, June 25, 19336 – Humboldt, October 3, 19156 – Reno, February 18, 19146 – Austin, November 12, 18726 – Virginia City, May 30, 18685.9 – Wells, February 21, 20085.9 – Winnemucca, February 3, 19165.9 – Fallon, July 6, 19545.88 – Incline Village, April 24, 19145.8 – Yerington, December 9, 20245.8 – Lovelock, August 31, 19545.8 – Gabs, December 16, 19545.8 – Owyhee, August 3, 19165.8 – Beatty, June 29, 19925.71 – Fallon, March 23, 19595.7 – Fallon, July 6, 19595.7 – Rachel, February 28, 1975.7 – Rachel, December 20, 19755.7 – Goldfield, August 1, 19995.65 – Caliente, August 16, 19665.63 – Excelsior Mountains, January 30, 19345.6 – Owyhee, August 3, 19165.6 – Hawthorne, December 28 20165.6 – Hawthorne, December 28, 20165.6 – Dyer, July 21, 1982

Jayden Young and Brett McGinnis of the Reno Gazette contributed to this report.

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