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EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS GUIDE

What To Do Before, During, and After an


Earthquake

STAY CALM.
When you are inside a structurally sound building or
home STAY THERE!

BEFORE
The key to effective disaster prevention is
planning:

DURING

If possible quickly open the door for exit.

DROP under a sturdy desk or table, COVER the back


Know the earthquake hazards in your area.
of your head and neck with one arm, and HOLD ON
Be prepared
for engineering
aftershocks.
Once the shaking stops, take the fastest and
Follow structural
design and
practices
in case the thing youre under moves.
AFTER

safest way
out or
ofbuilding.
the building.
when constructing
a house
Stay away from glass windows, shelves, cabinets and other heavy

EvaluateDont
the structural soundness of the buildingsDo
and
objects.
use or
elevators
check yourself
and others for injuries
houses; strengthen
retrofit if necessary.

Beware
of falling
objects.
Be alert and keep your eyes open.
enter damaged
buildings
check water and electrical
lines
for damages
Prepare your homes,
workplace
or schools:
use furnitures/cabinets
telephone unless necessary.
checkfor
of chemical,
toxic andmove to an open area!
Strap or bolt heavy
to the walls.
Ifspills
youre
OUTSIDE
flammable
materials.
Check the
stability of
hanging objects like ceiling fans and
Stay away from trees, power lines, posts and concrete structures.

PANIC

control
fires
which
may spread.
chandeliers.
Move away from steep slopes which may be affected from
If items,
you need
tochemicals
evacuate
residence, leave a message stating where you
Breakable
harmful
andyour
flammable
A Friendly
reminder
from
PPPDMO
are
going
and
bring
your
emergency
supply kit. landslides.
materials
should
be stored
properly
in the
lowermost
Iffrom
youre
near the shore and feel an earthquake, especially if its
secured Keep
shelves.
updated on disaster prevention instructions
battery-operated
Familiarizeradios.
yourself with the exit routes.
Know where fire extinguishers, first aid kits,
alarms, and communication facilities are located.
Learn how to use them beforehand.
Prepare a handy emergency supply kit with first aid kit,
canned food and can opener, water, clothing, blanket,
battery-operated radio, flashlights and extra batteries.

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