Here's a great preparedness tip: Most injuries after an earthquake come from attempting to walk over broken glass and debris. Be ready! Place Your Boots Under Your Bed!

1. National Preparedness Month
Safety Tip
Boots Under the Bed!
Here in the Great Northwest we live in earthquake coun-
try. September is National Preparedness Month and the Belle-
vue Office of Emergency Management is urging you to do
something simple to prepare for a possible earthquake. Keep a
pair of boots under your bed.
One result of the earthquake can be violent shaking that
can cause glass windows to shatter. If the earthquake causes a
power outage and occurs at night, you will need to have your
safety equipment close by. To keep yourself and members of
your family safe from glass and debris, keep a pair of boots or
sturdy shoes under the bed.
Other items to have under the bed with your boots:
 Seasonal clothing
 Work gloves
 Flashlight with batteries
 Radio with batteries
 First aid kit
Bellevue Office of Emergency Management
Contact: Vernon Owens for more information
Email: vowens@bellevuewa.gov Phone: 425.452.6033