A series of frequently occurring earthquakes made it important for us to know how to reaponse when caught in midst of earthquake .Unlike other calamity earthquake comes without any warning , When ever earthquake comes , one should immediately take following steps(whichever is possible ) :
If Inside a House :
If Outside House :
If in a Moving Vehicle :
If trapped under debris :
Once Earthequake stops do go to safe place as soon as possible and stay there until u feel safe ( may be around 30 minutes) , since in major earthquakes after a light shock heavier shock follows
If Inside a House :
- Drop to the ground and take cove under any piece of furniture until shaking stops.
- Try to stay way from things which could fall such as glass window , Lightening fixtures etc . One can use doorway shelter if it is nearby and strongly supported.
- Since earthquake jolts may come in series once shaking stops run to open place and stay there for sometime .
If Outside House :
- Move away from buildings , street lights.
- Stay in open till the shaking stops .
If in a Moving Vehicle :
- Stop as quickly as possible avoiding proximity of buildings, trees, overpass , wires etc
- Once shaking stops start moving cautiously avoiding bridges, overbridges , buildings and trees that might have been damaged by the earthquake.
If trapped under debris :
- Do not move
- To avoid any dust cover your mouth with clothing.
- Tap on thing which make noise to signal to rescuers. If you have whistle, use it. And shout only as a last resort, as shouting can cause dangerous inhalation of dust.
Once Earthequake stops do go to safe place as soon as possible and stay there until u feel safe ( may be around 30 minutes) , since in major earthquakes after a light shock heavier shock follows
Thank you Gaurav sir.
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