| Earthquakes are one of the most devastating | | | | must make sure that the structure of your house |
| among all natural disasters. A rather disturbing yet | | | | and the appliances are not very heavy so that |
| unavoidable fact for the mankind is that none of | | | | they do not crush you.e. Make sure to place |
| the equipments, science or measurement scales is | | | | extremely strong doorways and / or door |
| able to predict the precise way & time of the | | | | frames. The reason for this is that these places |
| earthquake. | | | | are certainly most likely spots that must be able |
| The only and hence the most effective means to | | | | withstand the earthquakes.f. Fastening tall & |
| minimize the severe effects of earthquakes | | | | heavy fixtures on the walls is also important.g. |
| amidst the human lives is making adequate | | | | Make sure that the cabinets have latches else |
| preparations for the earthquake emergencies. | | | | what ever they contain would fall out during the |
| In the situation of an earthquake, one feels that | | | | earthquake. |
| the ground is shaking or rolling. In case the | | | | 3. Plan for Everybodya. Make sure that your |
| earthquake is a very sever one, that is the | | | | emergency plans are known to everybody in the |
| movements of earth's crust are really violent, one | | | | office or home.b. They must know the |
| might also hear the ground roaring or rumbling. | | | | emergency exits.c. When ever the big shakers |
| These characteristics of an earthquake cause | | | | come, everybody must understand the |
| sheer panic among the people. Eventually this | | | | procedures to be performed.d. Co-ordination is |
| jeopardizes one's chance of the survival. Luckily | | | | very important aspect for survival after the |
| strong & devastating earthquakes do not happen | | | | earthquake. |
| that usually. Even in the locations where there is a | | | | 4. Know Your Placea. One must know the place |
| minimal chance of earthquakes that is the places | | | | to run & hide for cover in the earthquake |
| & nations that are located near the ring of fire of | | | | situation, in order to save the life and limbs.b. |
| the earth, it is imperative to have some | | | | Next, you must learn these safe spots in the |
| emergency plans to keep yourself and your | | | | home or office.c. When ever you get time |
| family safe. | | | | practice getting in to the safe spots immediately, |
| Here are some tips that might help you getting | | | | so that you are able to react more instantly |
| prepared for the emergencies: | | | | during the actual earthquake.d. After the |
| 1. Practice Makes Safety | | | | earthquake, plan a meeting spot for the |
| Like it is said in the army that sweat that you put | | | | officemates and / or family, where every one |
| in the practice & preparations saves the blood in | | | | can gather and can share the experience & |
| wars, the key for being safe in the earthquake is | | | | difficulties. |
| reacting quickly, instantly and in a practiced | | | | 5. Delegate the Responsibilitiesa. Among the |
| manner. | | | | members of the family or office, assign certain |
| The moment one feels the ground shaking | | | | duties for everybody that they must perform in |
| violently, he/she should know precisely what to | | | | the case of earthquakes.b. Remember, |
| do, just by their instincts. In order to have that | | | | earthquake preparation is never a one-man task.c. |
| fast reaction during earthquakes, one must | | | | Everyone in the circle that is the friends, family |
| regularly conduct the drills on earthquake | | | | and officemates must understand their part of |
| emergency. This would keep you strong and firm | | | | the job, especially in case you are not there |
| on your feet in the case of emergency. | | | | during the earthquake. |
| 2. Plan the Home Structure | | | | 6. Have Emergency Kits on Stand bya. Next, have |
| In case one is residing in a place where | | | | a good number of emergency kits all set and |
| earthquakes are very frequent, one must plan | | | | ready in the home as well as office.b. The |
| their home in accordance so that the earthquake | | | | contents of the kit are the bare essentials for |
| does not serve as their deathbed. | | | | preserving life during emergencies.c. With drinking |
| Some points to remember in this regard are as | | | | water, first aid materials, food, etc., the |
| follows:a. Make use of light materials for the | | | | emergency kit would be your lifeline during the |
| home.b. Provide ample ways of exit to run in the | | | | emergency.d. Also make sure that everyone |
| emergency situation.c. The collapsing of the home | | | | knows the where-abouts of these kits and are |
| & building materials frequently cause injuries & | | | | accessible to all. |
| deaths during earthquakes.d. To avoid this, one | | | | |