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earthquake safety
what safety procedures do you take in case of an earthquake?
If you are in bed, the best thing to do is get to the nearest doorway, they are reinforced and will provide more stability in an earthquake. When I was little we were taught to get under a table, but I heard that is not taught anymore due to the possiblity of collapse. You are not supposed to run, or be near windows, or walls with picture frames. Precautions are still the name of the game. Make sure your water heater is securely fastened, all childrens furniture should be fastened to the wall. (small bookcases and such) and of course, keep standard supplies on hand. (food, water, batteries, battery powered radios)
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Earthquake Safety Video
What are some home safety earthquake tips?
i need some home safety earthquake tips please.
PROTECTION DURING EARTHQUAKES
The following are some of the important precaution to be observed to save our life during an earthquake. Even though we do not have fool proof system to fore warn earthquakes some of the changes in nature or in the behaviors of animals and birds may help to decide the situations.
Before an earthquake.
Have a battery powered radio, flash light, and first aid kids in your house ,
Make sure every one knows where they are kept ,
Learn first aid; teach how to stop electric main and gas supply ,
Don’t keep heavy objects in high shelves ,
Fasten heavy appliances to the floor, and anchor heavy furniture to the walls ,
Plan for your family for reuniting after an earthquake if anybody separated ,
Urge your school teachers to discuss earthquake safety in the class rooms, and ask them to conduct drills ,
Find out your office has an emergency plan, know your responsibility at your works during an emergency .
During an earthquake.
Stay calm if you are indoors, stay out if you are out of buildings. Many injuries occur as people enter or leave the buildings.
If you are indoors , stand against the a wall near the center of the building, or get under a sturdy table keep some cushion on your head, Stay away from windows and outside doors, if you are in a high rise building stand against a support column.
If you are in outdoor stay in the open place , keep away from over head electric wires. and bridges,
Don’t use open flames, if you are in a moving vehicle stop away from over bridges and stay inside the vehicle still earthquake stops.
After an earthquake.
Check yourself and nearby people for injury, provide first aid,
Check electric and gas connection,
Turn on your radio or T.V for emergency instructions, reduce the use of phone lines it may be required for conveying some important messages.
Stay out of damaged buildings,
Wear chapels and gloves to protect against shattered glass and debris.
Stay away from beaches and water front areas where Tsunami could strike, even long after the shaking has stopped.
Have one earthquake alarm fixed in your house.
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maybe it part of their earthquake safety kit? with apoartments so small, there is not enough room to store them inside…
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