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an EarthquakeBefore, During and After What Should I Do

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However, we can still prepare for them. They are disasters and emergencies and we should be prepared for them. We do not like them to happen but we should be ready if and when they do so. It is more of their effects that affect us and we should know what to do to minimise and remedy what problems they will bring about. We should know what to do before, during and after earthquakes and actually do them.

cannot be predicted. Earthquakes

Here are what we should do . . .

before, during and after an earthquake.

1. Know what to do before, during and after an earthquake.

Before an earthquake happens, you should be prepared for it. You should know what you

need to do before, during and after it. Do not delay and act right away to be prepared for

any earthquake.

Before

Identify safe places and spots.

Identify safe places and spots and take note of them so that you can think of them and go to whichever of them is the nearest when an earthquake occurs.

2.

These kits should be placed on conspicuous places in your home, office and vehicle so that you can get them easily. It should include a flashlight, portable radio with fresh batteries, fist-aid kit, three days supply of fresh water, non-perishable ready to eat food and an adjustable wrenth for turning off gas and water. You should also group with it a fire extinguisher which is Class C which is designed for safe use on any type of fir like electrical, grease and gas.

3. Prepare emergency kits.

➔ Place heavier objects on lower shelves. ➔ Secure things that might topple. ➔ Strap water heaters with metal plumbing tape

to wall studs. ➔ Locate master or main switches for utilities and

know how to turn them off.

4. Make your house ready and safe.

5. Know what to do during an earthquake, familiarise and even rehearse them.

Here are what you should know to do during an

earthquake.

During1. Stay calm, stay put, do not run.

Panicking can cause you to run. Running around will expose you to more danger. The more space you cover, the more you are putting yourself at risk of falling objects, breaking walls or floor and possible fires from electricity and gas leakage.

2. Drop, cover and hold on.After staying calm, staying put and not running, drop down to the ground and cover your head with your arms. If possible quickly look for a strong table, go under it and hold on to it by its leg. But do not go too far for looking for one. If this is not possible just go down and cover your head with your arms.

3. Stay away from windows, mirrors, bookcases and anything that can topple or break.

4. Avoid being near buildings, walls, trees, posts and objects that may fall.

5. Stop and get out of elevators.If you are inside an elevator, immediately stop it and get out of it in the very next floor down or up.

6. Stop your vehicle.If you are driving a vehicle or a passenger in it, have it stopped immediately where it is not near a building, tree or tall fixtures.

7. Stay away from overpasses and bridges.

After1. Get your emergency kit and go outside to a safe place.

2. Expect aftershocks. 3. Put out fires. 4. Check for possible wounds or injuries and treat them. 5. Check gas, water, electrical lines and appliance for

damage. 6. Do not turn gas or electricity on again until the power

company is able to check them. 7. Avoid lighting matches, using flames, turning on

electrical switches or appliances until you are sure that there are no gas leaks.

8. Check sewage lines and see to it that they are intact before using the toilet. 9. Plug bathtub and sink drains to prevent sewage backup. 10. Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline and other flammable liquids. 11. Listen to news in the radio, TV and internet. 12. Examine your house for damages. 13. Do not go near damaged buildings and structure.

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