How to protect yourself during an earthquake.pptVIP

How to protect yourself during an earthquake The most important things : to remain as calm as possible ！ Drop and cover What should you do If you are indoors? If you are outdoors? If you are in a moving vehicle? If you are trapped under debris? If you are indoors open the door go off the electricity or turn on the sprinkler systems or fire alarms take cover under a heavy object Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall If you are indoors 5. If you are staying in bed, you should hold on and protect your head with a pillow 6. Stay inside until shaking stops and it is safe to go outside 7. ? use the elevators If you are outdoors stay away from buildings 、streetlights 、glass or anything that could fall. Take cover under something heavy and stay away from things that could fall on you If you are in a crowded area, do not even consider running for the nearest exit If you are in a moving vehicle Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. ? stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires. Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake. If you are trapped under debris ? light a match. ? move about or kick up dust Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust Other important things Be prepared for aftershocks after the initial earthquake has ended. Aftershocks are follow-up earthquakes. They are smaller than the first one, but still are very dangerous. Thank you ! * *