Earthquake Safety Tips

EARTHQUAKE SAFETY TIPS

What to do in case of an earthquake

• NOTHING BEATS A STURDY DESK

  When you’re inside the building, remember to: DUCK, COVER, and HOLD

  DUCK Duck or drop down on the floor. COVER Take cover under a sturdy desk or furniture. HOLD Hold onto the sturdy desk.

• EXIT STAGE RIGHT

  Stay put until the shaking stops. Move only when it is safe to do so and calmly proceed to the nearest exit.

  As you make way to the nearest EXIT stay clear of tall objects that may topple over and other falling objects.

• IT’S JUST A FLIGHT OF STAIRS

  Do Not Use the Elevator, take the stairs instead.

  Avoid being trapped inside the elevator in case of power failure, use the stairs instead.

• TURN THE OTHER CHEEK

  Stay clear and face away from windows as the glass may break and shatter.

  Shaking may cause the window pane to become deformed and cause the glass to break.

• WIDE OPEN FIELDS

  Stay clear of buildings, tress, power lines and other structures that may topple over.

• STICK AND STONES

  Stay clear of steep slopes, which may be affected by landslides.

  Ground shaking may affect steep slopes of mountain sides which may result in a landslide.

• ONLY A MATTER OF TIME

  Stay clear of coastal areas. Move immediately to higher ground, Tsunamis are sure to follow.

  After an Earthquake, coastal areas are prone to Tsunamis, receding shorelines and a rumbling sound are signs of a Tsunami coming.

• YOU CAN NEVER BE TOO SURE

  If driving, STOP at a location free from falling objects. Do Not Cross bridges, overpasses or flyovers

  Ground shaking may have damaged the structural integrity of bridges, overpasses and flyovers.