What to do to survive when an earthquake occurs?
An earthquake can strike suddenly, leaving many people panicking and not knowing what to do. Here are eight ways to stay safe when an earthquake strikes.
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| If you are indoors and you hear the building shaking, objects falling or the sounds of impact, you should not panic but try to calm yourself. Do not try to run out of the building when an earthquake is happening, but find a shelter such as under a table, crawl down and hold your head. If there is no table, find a corner or a high enough wall to cover your body to hide when an earthquake occurs because in reality, falling objects during an earthquake are often not vertical. |
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| If you are outside, be prepared to help others. Avoid power lines, moving vehicles, construction sites, etc. and seek shelter. |
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| If you are in a car, pull over to the side of the road, in the clearest place possible and stay in the car. Avoid parking under overpasses, buildings or trees when an earthquake occurs. Do not stop in the middle of the road immediately when you feel an earthquake as it may cause an unusual accident for you and the cars behind you. |
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| If you are on the beach, move quickly to higher ground because earthquakes can easily cause tsunamis. |
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| If you are in a stadium, it is best to stay where you are and not panic in a crowd. Find a place to lie down and cover your head and neck with your arms. |
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| If in a wheelchair, lock the wheelchair and use your hands or any available object such as a book or pillow to cover your head and neck. |
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| If you are in bed when an earthquake occurs, stay still and use a pillow to protect your head. In case there are objects that can fall or collapse on you, immediately get away from the bed and find shelter as mentioned above. |
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| If trapped under debris: Do not light a fire to avoid a lack of oxygen. Limit movement to avoid injury and stirring up dust that can attack your respiratory tract. Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing./. |