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Critical Safety Steps to Take Before a Landslide Occurs. • Follow proper land-use procedures. • Avoid building near steep slopes, close to mountain edges, near drainage ways, or along natural erosion valleys. • Be aware of landslide-susceptible areas in your neighborhood. • Protect your property by growing plants on slopes and building retaining walls. • Get a ground assessment of your property. • Prepare an emergency kit and make a family communications plan..Critical Safety Steps to Take After Landslide . • Stay away from the slide area since the land may still be loose, and landslides may still occur. • Check for injured and trapped persons near the slide without entering the direct slide area. Direct rescuers to their locations. • Help a neighbor, elderly people, or people with disabilities may require additional assistance. • Look for and report broken utility lines and damaged roadways and railways to appropriate authorities. • Listen to local radio or television stations for the latest emergency information. | Quizalize