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Preparedness Earthquake

This document provides guidance on earthquake preparedness by outlining safety precautions to take before, during, and after an earthquake. It recommends evaluating your home/building's structure and reinforcing it if needed. It also suggests preparing an emergency kit and familiarizing yourself with emergency plans. During an earthquake, it advises staying inside and taking shelter, or moving to an open area if outside. Aftershakes may occur, so evacuate damaged buildings carefully and check for injuries or other hazards. Staying informed on safety instructions is also important after an earthquake.

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Preparedness Earthquake

This document provides guidance on earthquake preparedness by outlining safety precautions to take before, during, and after an earthquake. It recommends evaluating your home/building's structure and reinforcing it if needed. It also suggests preparing an emergency kit and familiarizing yourself with emergency plans. During an earthquake, it advises staying inside and taking shelter, or moving to an open area if outside. Aftershakes may occur, so evacuate damaged buildings carefully and check for injuries or other hazards. Staying informed on safety instructions is also important after an earthquake.

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VI.

EARTHQUAKE
PREPAREDNESS
Objectives
• At the end of the discussion the learners will be able to:
• 1. Determine the safety precaution before, during and
after an earthquake.
• 2. Evaluate hazards before, during and after an
earthquake.
• 3. Apply in real-life situation the understanding of
safety.
•: How does
one prepare
for an
earthquake?
BEFORE:
•The key to effective disaster prevention is planning;
•Know the earthquake hazards in your area.
•Follow structural design and engineering practices when constructing a house or
building.
•Evaluate the structural soundness of the buildings and houses; strength or rebuilt if
necessary.
•Prepare your homes, workplace or schools;
•Strap or bolt heavy furniture/ cabinets to the walls.
•Check the stability of hanging objects like ceiling fans and chandeliers.
•Breakable items, harmful chemicals and flammable materials should be stored properly
in the lowermost secured shelves.
- Familiarize 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.
Conduct and participate in regular earthquake drills.
•DURING: STAY CALM
- When you are INSIDE a structurally sound building or home…STAY
THERE!
• If possible, quickly open the door for exit
• Duck under a study desk or table and hold on to it, or protect your
head with your arms.
• Stay away from glass windows, shelves, cabinets and other heavy
objects.
• Beware of falling objects. Be alert and keep your eyes open.
- If you are OUTSIDE… move to an open area;
• Stay away from trees, powerlines, post and concrete structures.
• Move away from steep slopes which may be affected by landslide.
• If you’re near the shore and feel an earthquake, especially if it’s too
strong, move quickly to higher grounds. Tsunamis might follow.
•- If you’re in a moving vehicle, STOP and get out! Do not attempt to
cross bridges, overpass, or flyovers which may have been damaged.
•AFTER:
- Be prepared for aftershocks, once the shaking stops, take the fastest and safest
way out of the building;
•DON’T…
• Use elevators.
• Enter damage buildings.
• Use telephones unless necessary.
• PANIC
•CHECK…
• Yourself and others for injuries.
• Water and electrical lines for damages.
• For spills of chemical, toxic and flammable materials.
• And control fires which may spread
•- if you need to evacuate your residence, leave a message stating where you are
going and bring your emergency supply kit.
•- keep updated on disaster prevention instructions from battery-operated radios.

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