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Earthquakes usually occur out of nowhere, all of a sudden. Even if you had a shelter, there is often not enough time to get there. That's why it's important to know where to go, how to go, and how to protect yourself best.
It can make all the difference. This guide will find everything you need to know about earthquakes and protection. Especially if you haven't experienced one before, it can be terrifying. So far, unfortunately, you can't predict quakes, but you can prepare yourself by knowing what to do in case of an earthquake.
- Important: When the ground starts to shake, it is important to stay calm!
During the earthquake - What to do?
- Inside the building:
Make yourself small and seek shelter under a sturdy piece of furniture: table, bed, couch. The door frame should be the last option because it provides the smallest protection area for you and your body. Use your hands to protect your head and face. Don't go near a window; the glass can shatter and cause injury. Don't run outside. - Outdoors:
Protect your head from falling things with your hands or any object you can find. Stay away from buildings, bridges, utility poles, and tall trees. Go to an open area.
- In the car:
You may not notice the earthquake immediately. But at the latest, if the steering wheel moves strangely, pull over to the side of the road and stop to observe the surroundings. It is imperative to keep the road clear for emergency vehicles. - At the ocean:
First, protect your head from falling branches or coconuts and such. After the earthquake, leave the immediate coastal area immediately and go to a higher place. Because after a strong quake, there can be big waves or worse.
- Important: Immediately after an earthquake, wait a moment (2-3 minutes); it could have been the foreshock first
After the Earthquake - What to Do?
If it was a stronger quake, always expect aftershocks! Even with lighter earthquakes, you should expect them and know that your body may take a few days to stop feeling symptom quakes. It always helps us to look for a fixed point to see if it really shakes. It could be the curtain, the hanging lamp, or the drink in the glass.
After stronger quakes, if you are in a building, leave it and pay attention to your surroundings. Turn off the house's electricity and gas and the main water tap. If you are not injured, look for injured people and help them as best you can. Get information, whether it's on the Internet or the radio. Help take care of the wounds. Search for missing people and also supply them with relief goods.
- Important: You are quickly informed with LastQuake
Facts About Earthquakes
About 100 earthquakes a year cause damage, and about 100,000 are felt, but scientists estimate that the earth shakes 500,000 detectable each year. Often it is not the quakes themselves, but their aftermath that causes such immense damage through fire or tsunamis.
There is no typical earthquake weather; neither cold nor heat has any influence. Depending on the quake's size, aftershocks can occur weeks, months, or even years after the so-called main earthquake.
Conclusion
Earthquakes can have devastating effects on people and property. Knowing what to do before, during, and after an earthquake makes a difference.
The most important things in a nutshell: Protect your head and don't run wild, but keep calm. Seek shelter indoors, under sturdy furniture, and outdoors; you are safest in open spaces away from buildings.
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