Name: How to Protect Yourself During an Earthquake | Disasters
Uploaded: 2024-04-03T21:01:30.000Z
Duration: 3 min 38 s
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In this video, you will learn how to protect yourself and how to behave properly during an earthquake.

An earthquake is one or multiple series of vibrations on the ground that can cause serious damage to persons and property.

During an earthquake, do not run away, falling objects represent a danger.

If you are inside, take shelter under a sturdy piece of furniture or in the corner of a wall.

Stay away from windows and mirrors, do not face them.

If you are outside, stay away from buildings and everything that could collapse.

If you are driving, pull up your car at a safe distance from everything that could fall down.

Stay inside your car until the earthquake is over.

After the earthquake, be careful, there might be aftershocks.

Listen to the radio for safety instructions.

Open windows and doors in the event of a gas leak.

Take your personal documents, warm clothes and essential medication with you.

Walk in the middle of the road and pay attention to falling objects.

Don't smoke and don't light candles because of an explosion risk.

Don't make phone calls in order not to congest the telephone network.

School children are taken care of at school, it is dangerous and not necessary to pick them up.

Stay away from coastal areas as there may be a risk of a tsunami.

Make sure that your neighbours, especially if they're old or handicapped, do not need help.

Familiarise yourself with possible natural catastrophes in your country and safeguard measures.

Prioritise earthquake-resistant house constructions.

Store dangerous items properly in order to prevent them from falling.

Secure devices and heavy pieces of furniture.

Prepare your emergency disaster kit and first aid kit.

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