1. an Earthquake
Before, During and After
What Should I Do
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2. 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

3. Here are what we should do . . .
before, during and after an earthquake.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. ➔ 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.

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

9. Here are what you should
know to do during an
earthquake.

10. During
1. 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.

11. 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.

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

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

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 7. Stay away from overpasses
and bridges.

17. After
1. 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.

18. 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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