Earthquake safetyEarthquake safety

An Earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth An Earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the breaking and shifting of rocks beneath the caused by the breaking and shifting of rocks beneath the earth surface.earth surface.

Over time, stresses build beneathOver time, stresses build beneaththe Earth’s surface.the Earth’s surface.

Occasionally, stress is released resulting in the sudden, and Occasionally, stress is released resulting in the sudden, and sometime disastrous shaking we call an earthquake.sometime disastrous shaking we call an earthquake.

The shaking could last seconds or minutes, and there may The shaking could last seconds or minutes, and there may be several earthquakes over a period ranging from hours to be several earthquakes over a period ranging from hours to weeks called foreshocks and after shocks, the later weeks called foreshocks and after shocks, the later decreasing in magnitude with time.decreasing in magnitude with time.

What is EarthquakeEarthquake?

What to do when you feel TREMOR

During an Earthquake - Indoors

Stay there do not run outsideStay there do not run outsideStay Calm & Remember the Phase, “Duck, Cover, and Hold”Stay Calm & Remember the Phase, “Duck, Cover, and Hold”

1.1. Duck – And Look for CoverDuck – And Look for Cover2.2. Cover – Under a Sturdy Desk or TableCover – Under a Sturdy Desk or Table3.3. Hold – Onto the Furniture Leg Until Shaking StopsHold – Onto the Furniture Leg Until Shaking Stops

If the desk or table you are under moves… move with itIf the desk or table you are under moves… move with itFace Away from WindowsFace Away from WindowsStay Clear of Tall Objects that May Topple OverStay Clear of Tall Objects that May Topple OverWatch for Falling ObjectsWatch for Falling Objects

Help Disable People

If you find a disabled person on the street or in If you find a disabled person on the street or in building, after earthquake, help the person to safe building, after earthquake, help the person to safe refugerefuge

On the Street

Go to open play fieldGo to open play fieldSit on ground Sit on ground Never stay near wall, trees and Never stay near wall, trees and

electric poleselectric poles

In a Departmental Store or Cinema

Stay calm, do not panicStay calm, do not panic

Do not rush to exit or elevatorDo not rush to exit or elevator

Protect your head with hand bag or a shopping Protect your head with hand bag or a shopping bag, avoid merchandise shelves, they are likely to bag, avoid merchandise shelves, they are likely to fall over easilyfall over easily

Avoid glass displayAvoid glass display

Crouch in SeatCrouch in Seat

In an Underground passageway

The most fear something when you are in an The most fear something when you are in an underground is not the damage caused by underground is not the damage caused by Earthquake but the confusion by the panic. Even Earthquake but the confusion by the panic. Even when power is down there in no need to rush to when power is down there in no need to rush to stair or exitstair or exit

In Train

Stay inside the train unless it is Stay inside the train unless it is absolutely necessary to leave. absolutely necessary to leave. Otherwise you may be electrocuted Otherwise you may be electrocuted

Hold on to a strap, handrail or Hold on to a strap, handrail or anything that is fixed firmly inside the anything that is fixed firmly inside the train.train.

On the Beach or River

When you feel tremor near a beach or when a tidal wave alarm is issued, leave that place immediately for high ground

Tidal waves rush in continuously, one after the other. Remain on alert.

Earthquake while driving It will feel as though your car is being It will feel as though your car is being pushed up from under you, just like a boat pushed up from under you, just like a boat riding you.riding you.

Reduce speedReduce speed

•It will feel as you had a flat tire, and will It will feel as you had a flat tire, and will become difficult to drive.become difficult to drive.

•Drive on left or right of the road, so the Drive on left or right of the road, so the centre of the road can be kept clear for centre of the road can be kept clear for emergency vehicleemergency vehicle

•If possible stop car, but not on a bridge, If possible stop car, but not on a bridge, or under trees or a power lineor under trees or a power line

•Telephone poles and eclectic wiring in Telephone poles and eclectic wiring in front of you start swaying, broken glasses front of you start swaying, broken glasses will be falling, the road will crack or will be falling, the road will crack or building will start collapsing building will start collapsing

Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that follow Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that follow the main shock and can cause further damage to the main shock and can cause further damage to weakened buildings. After-shocks can occur in the weakened buildings. After-shocks can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake. Be aware that some earthquakes are quake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks, and a larger earthquake actually foreshocks, and a larger earthquake might occur.might occur.

What are after shocks

What to do after Earthquake

Check for structural damage but do not enter a building that Check for structural damage but do not enter a building that shows damage or has visible cracks in the walls or foundation.shows damage or has visible cracks in the walls or foundation.Wear shoes at all times to avoid stepping on broken glass. Wear shoes at all times to avoid stepping on broken glass. Turn off gas, electricity, and water if damage is suspected or if Turn off gas, electricity, and water if damage is suspected or if advised to do so by authorities. advised to do so by authorities. Be cautious opening cabinets, cupboards and closets in case Be cautious opening cabinets, cupboards and closets in case items may be poised to fall. items may be poised to fall. Keep phone lines clear for emergency use. Keep phone lines clear for emergency use. Give first aid to the affected people. Mark places where you Give first aid to the affected people. Mark places where you are sure have some buried people.are sure have some buried people.Do Not Turn on or Off any Lighting or Electrical DevicesDo Not Turn on or Off any Lighting or Electrical DevicesDo not use your cars, telephones and mobiles after the shock.Do not use your cars, telephones and mobiles after the shock.It can create difficulties for the rescue teams.It can create difficulties for the rescue teams.

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