2007-02-06 16:22:14 · 7 answers · asked by kur_lee_m 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Protection during earthquakes
The following are some of the important precaution to be observed to save our life during an earthquake. Even though we do not have fool proof system to fore warn earthquakes some of the changes in nature or in the behaviors of animals and birds may help to decide the situations.
Before an earthquake.
Have a battery powered radio, flash light, and first aid kids in your house ,
Make sure every one knows where they are kept ,
Lean first aid; teach how to stop electric main and gas supply ,
Don’t keep heavy objects in high shelves ,
Fasten heavy appliances to the floor, and anchor heavy furniture to the walls ,
Plan for your family for reuniting after an earthquake if anybody separated ,
Urge your school teachers to discuss earthquake safety in the class rooms, and ask them to conduct drills ,
Find out your office has an emergency plan, know your responsibility at your works during an emergency ,
During an earthquake.
Stay calm if you are indoors, stay indoor if out doors, stay outdoors. Many injuries occur as people enter or leave the buildings.
If you are indoors , stand against the a wall near the center of the building, or get under a sturdy table keep some cushion on your head, Stay away from windows and outside doors, if you are in a high rise building stand against a support column.
If you are in outdoor stay in the open , keep away from over head electric wires. and bridges,
Don’t use open flames, if you are in a moving vehicle stop away from over bridges and stay inside the vehicle still earthquake stops.
After an earthquake.
Check yourself and nearby people for injury, provide first aid,
Check electric and gas connection,
Turn on your radio for emergency instructions, reduce the use of phone lines it may be required for conveying some important messages.
Stay out of damaged buildings,
Wear chapels and gloves to protect against shattered glass and debris,
Stay away from beaches and water front areas where Tsunami could strike, even long after the shaking has stopped.
2007-02-06 21:02:50 · answer #1 · answered by A.Ganapathy India 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
XBOX 360 or PS3 is essential...
Get some meal replacement bars -- say about 24 or so. A 2-1/2 gallon container of drinking water. First aid kit. Flashlight. Rain poncho. Mylar blanket.
2007-02-07 00:24:45 · answer #2 · answered by Yamson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good solid door way if you think you can carry one. A good set of legs to run to a safe location. I wouldn't worry about it, you won't need anything.
2007-02-07 00:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by Night Wind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hand gun and enough crack to supply the hood as well as yourself for at least 6 weeks.
2007-02-07 00:34:20 · answer #4 · answered by Professor Kitty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Amoungst other things ....Toilet Rolls. Bottled water. Radio. Spare batteries (for flashlight and radio)
2007-02-07 00:32:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
His/her feet [to enable him to run] and an earthquake-proof shelter.
2007-02-07 00:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a dictionary so that the 16 yo can learn how to spall
2007-02-07 00:29:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋