Name: How to Survive an Earthquake | Disaster Manual
Uploaded: 2019-12-10T17:14:24.000Z
Duration: 1 min 43 s
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Earthquakes can be violent and frightening,

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but there's plenty you can do to protect yourself.

From Lifehacker, this is the disaster manual.

Most earthquakes only last a few seconds.

Even the really powerful ones last less than 30 seconds,

This prevents you from getting knocked over

and makes you a smaller target for falling objects,

While on the ground, crawl under something

and use your arms to cover your head and neck.

If you use a wheelchair or mobility device,

and protect your head and neck with your arms.

In the event that an earthquake strikes while you're asleep,

stay in bed and cover your head and neck with your pillow.

Doorways are only reinforced in old adobe-style homes.

Modern homes' door frames are no stronger

look around and make sure nothing is about to fall onto you.

Check if you smell gas or see damaged electrical wiring.

Don't leave your home unless absolutely necessary,

You want to keep the roads and phone lines clear

It's impossible to know if there will be any aftershocks,

how intense they'll be, or when they'll stop.

It's important to be vigilant after an initial earthquake

so you're ready to protect yourself with these skills again.

As long as there's no structural damage at this point,

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How to Survive an Earthquake | Disaster Manual

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