Where should we take shelter during an earthquake? (second part)
Safety tips when you are outdoors during an earthquake
If you are outdoors at the time of an earthquake, you must follow the recommendations below.
1- When an earthquake occurs, stop wherever you are and do not move if there is no danger of falling objects and objects.
2- Avoid entering the buildings and getting close to the electricity and telephone poles.
Safety tips when you are in a moving car during an earthquake
If you are traveling in a car during an earthquake, you should follow these recommendations.
1- Stop in a safe place as soon as possible and stay in the car.
Remember that it should avoid any stops in the vicinity of buildings, trees, bridges and electric and telephone poles.
2- When the earthquake is over, proceed with caution and watch out for damaged bridges and roads.
Important tips for when you are under the rubble in an earthquake
If you are caught under the rubble during an earthquake, you should know that following these tips will be of great help to reduce damage.
1- Do not light a match.
2- Don’t move around.
3- Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or cloth.
4- If your hand is not damaged and you are able to move it, hit the pipe or wall with any device near you so that the rescue personnel can find you.
If there is no usable object near you, you can inform the rescuers of your presence by whistling.
*tip!!!
Don’t forget to whistle only when absolutely necessary because this will cause dust to enter your lungs and make it difficult for you to breathe.
Important and vital points after an earthquake
1- After an earthquake, aftershocks are normal and you should be prepared for aftershocks.
Usually, aftershocks are weaker than the main earthquake, but their power is so strong that it damages unstrengthened buildings, and if a person is inside the buildings, his life is threatened by possible dangers of falling debris, broken and cracked walls.
2- After an earthquake, you should open the shelves and cabinets carefully, because there is a possibility that the objects in them may fall.
3- Avoid approaching the affected areas, unless the police, firemen or rescue organizations need help and ask you to be there.
4- Residents of coastal areas should be aware of the occurrence of a tsunami when an earthquake occurs. This tsunami is caused by earthquake waves, which are mistakenly called tidal waves. If the responsible authorities have announced the danger of a tsunami, you should wait for dangerous waves to occur and you should immediately move away from the beach.
Follow earthquake news from official media
Remember that when there is an earthquake, the market of rumors and rumormongers becomes hot, at that time you should follow the news related to the incident from the official media.
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