2007-09-13 15:31:02 · 8 answers · asked by powerpuff mum l 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Well,it really depends on where you are.First if you're indoors away from any glass or heavy objects(preferably under a very sturdy stone or wooden table).Or if you're outside away from all powerlines, large trees, and buldings
2007-09-13 15:41:54 · answer #1 · answered by Jonathan G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-09-13 19:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by A.Ganapathy India 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By a Large Body Of Water
2007-09-13 15:35:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the midst of an earthquake,you must position yourself indoors underneath a doorway opening.A doorway provides the best protection because it is the most fortified incase of a collapse.
2007-09-13 15:35:55 · answer #4 · answered by baldbychoice1970 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're inside? Away from windows and shelves, under a sturdy desk or table
If you're outside? Away from power lines and not next to buildings
2007-09-13 15:35:56 · answer #5 · answered by helloeveryone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a large flat area with no trees or structures.
2007-09-13 15:33:41 · answer #6 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in a doorway is what Ive heard, but I'd rather be in a plane or helicopter
2007-09-13 15:34:07 · answer #7 · answered by alyssia_o6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use to live in L.A. , and they told us that if you can't make it outside ,to go under a wooden table, or a hard surface table.
2007-09-13 15:35:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋