What to do in an earthquake if you are inside?

What to do in an earthquake if you are inside?

If you are indoors: “DROP, COVER, HOLD ON”

1. Stay inside.
2. Drop under heavy furniture such as a table, desk, bed or any solid furniture.
3. Cover your head and torso to prevent being hit by falling objects.
4. Hold onto the object that you are under so that you remain covered.

What can humans do to protect themselves from earthquakes?

Pull over to a clear area. Avoid bridges, overpasses, buildings, underpasses or anything that could collapse. Put on your seatbelt and stay in your car. Do not attempt to get out of your car if there are downed power lines across it; wait for assistance.

How can we stay safe from earthquakes?

If you are indoors during an earthquake

1. DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops.
2. Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture.

How can we keep ourselves safe in a disaster?

How to stay safe during a natural disaster

1. Stay informed. Tune in to local authorities for information about evacuations and safety tips.
2. Have a plan for evacuation.
3. Keep emergency kits on hand.
4. Avoid unnecessary risks.
5. Go to the safest area in your home.

How can you stay safe before an earthquake?

Stay calm!

1. Stay calm!
2. If you’re indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table).
3. If you’re outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or anything that might fall.
4. Don’t use matches, candles, or any flame.

How can we manage earthquakes?

What to Do After an Earthquake

1. Keep calm, switch on the radio/TV and obey any instructions you hear on it.
2. Keep away from beaches and low banks of rivers.
3. Be prepared to expect aftershocks.
4. Turn off the water, gas and electricity.
5. Do not smoke and do not light matches or use a cigarette lighter.

How can we stay safe from natural disasters?

Take cover under a sturdy table or other pieces of furniture, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture. Stay inside until the shaking stops, and it is safe to go outside.

How can we prevent earthquakes in points?

Measures against earthquakes

1. Seek shelter under stable tables or under door frames.
2. If outside, stay away from buildings, bridges and electricity pylons and move to open areas.
3. Avoid areas at risk from secondary processes, such as landslides, rockfall and soil liquefaction.

How can we prevent earthquake damage at home?

Shelter in place. Cover your head. Crawl under sturdy furniture such as a heavy desk or table, or against an inside wall. Stay away from where glass could shatter around windows, mirrors, pictures, or where heavy bookcases or other heavy furniture could fall over.

How do you survive an earthquake?

If an earthquake happens, protect yourself right away:

1. If you are in a car, pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.
2. If you are in bed, turn face down and cover your head and neck with a pillow.
3. If you are outdoors, stay outdoors away from buildings.
4. If you are inside, stay and do not run outside and avoid doorways.

How can you stay safe during an earthquake?

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE:

1. DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON!
2. Stay indoors until the shaking stops.
3. Stay away from windows.
4. If you’re in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow.
5. If you’re outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees and power lines.

How do you survive an earthquake for kids?

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

1. If you are inside a building, move no more than a few steps, drop, cover and hold.
2. If you are in an elevator, drop, cover and hold.
3. If you are outdoors when the shaking starts, move no more than a few steps away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines, then Drop, Cover and Hold.

How can you be safe after an earthquake?

Part 2 of 3: Getting to a Safe Location Prepare for aftershocks. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that follow the main shock of an earthquake, and they can cause significant damage. Put on sturdy shoes and clothes. Try to find a long-sleeve shirt and pants so your body is protected from glass and debris. Exit the building once the shaking has stopped and you know it’s safe.

How can you save ourselves from earthquakes?

*Earthquake. Crawl under a sturdy table and cover your face and head with your arms.

*Tornado. Once you hear a storm warning,tune to a NOAA weather radio for tornado alerts.

*Flood. If a flash-flood warning is issued,move to higher ground immediately–don’t wait to gather belongings.

*Hurricane.

How do you escape from an earthquake?

Remember that you only have a few seconds between an earthquake warning and feeling actual shaking. You may feel shaking before or after receiving such a warning.

Turn off cooking appliances if it is safe to do so before taking cover. These appliances can potentially start a fire if left unattended.

Open exit doors if you can before tremors start.

How can people prepare for an earthquake?

Preparing an Emergency Plan Create a Disaster Preparedness Plan for your house or place of work. Know what you and your family are going to do before the earthquake happens. Practice “drop, cover and hold on” until it becomes second nature. In a real earthquake, this is your number one defense.