| Natural disasters occur in every country every | | | | can be a source of toxic fumes and is a fire |
| year that it is considered a common occurrence. | | | | hazard. |
| One devastating natural disaster is an earthquake. | | | | 10.Wirings and exposed outlets can present a life |
| It can produce traumatic and destructive effects | | | | safety hazard. |
| such as collapse of buildings and properties and is | | | | 11.Fire safety tips in case of an earthquake: |
| a possible cause of fire breakouts. Authorities is | | | | 12.Be careful and assume that all the wires inside |
| encouraging everybody to be well informed on | | | | your home are electrically charged. |
| how to remain safe and prevent accidents from | | | | 13.Be observant and smell gas leaks. If you can |
| happening in case of an earthquake occurring. | | | | smell it, immediately leave the house and leave |
| Having fire preventive devices such as fire | | | | your doors open. |
| extinguishers and smoke alarms are not enough | | | | 14.After the earthquake, have a licensed |
| to keep you safe in fire breakouts caused by an | | | | electrician check and repair damages electrical |
| earthquake. You should be able to determine the | | | | wirings in your home. |
| possible causes to put it out safely. You can | | | | 15.For gas safety, never strike a match in any |
| greatly reduce your chances of becoming injured | | | | part of the house. Even a simple spark can cause |
| or trapped in a fire outbreak by identifying | | | | an explosion. |
| possible hazards and following some essential tips | | | | 16.Some smoke alarms may be dependent on the |
| in an earthquake situation. | | | | power supply and could not be working during a |
| Fire hazards during and after an earthquake: | | | | power outage. Check if it has back-up battery |
| 1.Furniture, appliance and household products can | | | | system and make sure to install a new battery at |
| fall, shift and spill. | | | | least once a year. |
| 2.Pools of water can be electrically charged. | | | | 17.If a fire hydrant is near your home, be sure to |
| 3.Leaking gas lines and damaged propane | | | | always keep it away from debris for easy access |
| containers can explode or ignite. | | | | by the fire department. |
| 4.Flammable liquids like gasoline and paint thinner | | | | 18.Use alternative heaters that have tip switches |
| may have spilled. | | | | designed to automatically turn off when it is |
| 5.Frayed and damaged electrical cords could | | | | tipped over. |
| create an electrical fire hazard. | | | | To lessen the chances of becoming a fire casualty |
| 6.Combustible liquids can be exposed to heat | | | | in an earthquake, it is crucial to identify potential |
| sources. | | | | hazards in your home. Make the necessary |
| 7.Appliances may emit smoke and sparks after | | | | precautions in everything you do inside your home |
| damage during the earthquake. | | | | after experiencing an earthquake. Being mindful of |
| 8.Overloaded power cords can ignite and cause a | | | | these essential tips can possibly make a |
| fire. | | | | difference and save your life. |
| 9.Kitchen oven range used to heat your home | | | | |