An earthquake is a natural phenomenon, an unpredictable natural disaster. Tremors typical of an earthquake can cause severe damage. It is practically impossible to calculate in what place in the world and at what time this natural disaster will occur. Therefore, residents of earthquake-prone regions need to know the rules of behavior during earthquakes.
Instructions
Step 1
Don't panic in the first place. If you feel tremors, assess the situation soberly. Stay calm, don't panic or frighten others.
Step 2
If you are on the 1-2 floor of a building and you have the opportunity to run out into the street in a few seconds, use it. Never use the elevator. Move to a safe distance - an open area is best. Avoid standing under power lines or near trees.
Step 3
If you are on the upper floors, stand in a doorway, hide under a table or under a bed. Never stay near windows, cabinets, shelves, or heavy household appliances to avoid injury.
Step 4
If an earthquake hits you on the road, stop your car at the side of the road. When parking, pay attention that there are no advertising structures, lanterns, trees, high-rise buildings in the vicinity. Don't hide from a natural disaster under bridges and interchange tunnels.
Step 5
Among other things, residents of seismically hazardous regions need to be prepared in advance for an earthquake. Strengthen your home as much as possible. Do not place heavy items on top shelves or cabinets. Secure heavy furniture to the walls, which could topple over with strong shocks.
Step 6
Always have a backpack ready. It must contain warm clothes, dry rations, drinking water, copies of identity documents, a first aid kit with medicines for providing first aid to victims, a portable radio, a flashlight, and a small amount of cash. Check the expiration date of food and medicine from time to time so that they do not go bad.
Step 7
Store money, documents, valuables in one place so that if necessary, quickly pick them up and leave the premises.
