CONTENTS PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE An earthquake is one or multiple series of vibrations on the ground that can cause serious damage to persons and proper.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE An earthquake is one or multiple series of vibrations on the ground that can cause serious damage to persons and property Before an Earthquake, Prepare Your Actions: Identify the safe places in your home and your work area, and remember that you will need to drop, cover, and hold on when an earthquake hits Also, know at least two ways that you can exit the building safely after the fact Stock Up on Emergency Supplies: This includes a fire extinguisher, first-aid kits, a battery-powered radio, flashlights, and extra batteries at home Considering getting a whistle, sturdy shoes, and blankets together Plan as if resources won’t be available to you for about 24 hours Be Smart About Item Placement: Make sure that your bookcases, large file cabinets, and artwork in your home are all anchored to the wall You will also want to store heavy objects on low shelves as they can fall and cause damage when an earthquake hits Make Plans with Your Family – Much like you would for a fire, you will want to determine where you will meet your family after an earthquake hits During an earthquake, Do not run away falling objects represent a danger 6 If you're inside take shelter under a sturdy piece of furniture or in the corner of a wall, stay away from windows and mirrors, not face them Cover your head and neck If you're outside, stay away from buildings and everything that could collapse If you're driving pull up your car at a safe distance from everything that could fall down Stay inside your car until the earthquake is over After the earthquake, Be careful there might be aftershocks Listen to the radio for safety instructions, close the water and gas Inlet taps Open windows and doors in the event of a gas leak Leave the building, don't use an elevator, make your way to open space Eventually, head for a meeting point Take your personal documents, warm clothes and the central medication with you Walk in the middle of the road and pay attention to falling objects Don't smoke and don't light candles because of an explosion risk Don't touch falling power lines Don't make phone calls in order not to congest the telephone network School children are taken care of at school It is dangerous and not necessary to pick them up 10 Block access to damaged buildings 11 Stay away from coastal areas as there may be a risk of a tsunami 12 Make sure that your neighbors especially if they're old or handicapped not need help 13 How to address the risk familiarize yourself with possible natural catastrophes in your country and safeguard measures, arrange a meeting point for your family, prioritize earthquake resistant house constructions Select your shelter areas 14 Store dangerous items properly in order to prevent them from falling, secure devices and heavy pieces of furniture 15 Prepare your emergency disaster kit and first-aid kit