Earthquake

Earthquake

Before
1 develop a plan of protection, security and evacuation.
2 Basic knowledge about first aid and emergency kit.
3 Ensuring high elements (shelves, bookcases or closets) avoidinghaving falling objects before a move.
4 Know the location of gas taps, water, electricity fuses.
5 Remove obstacles to evacuation routes.
6 Locate and mark safety zones and escape routes.
7 Whenthe students are in the classroom, keep the doors open to facilitate the evacuation.
8 Perform evacuation drills in case of earthquakes, in order to educate people about the steps to take todetermine if the emergency plan is effective.
During
The main thing is to stay calm, as many suffer injuries as a result of cuts from glass, falling objects, crowding in stairs and all because of panic. Toavoid these accidents provide some measures that may be effective against an earthquake.

1 Must maintain composure avoiding panic or hysteria.
2 Relocation in safe locations previously establishedshould not achieve refuge under tables, desks or desks away from windows or objects that may fall.
3 placed on the floor with your knees together and back to the windows.
4 Hold both hands tightlybehind her head, covering her neck with them.
5 Hiding his face in his arms to protect head, eyes tightly shut.
6 If necessary evacuate, use the stairs not elevators.
7 If you are in the yard stayaway from buildings, power lines and windows.
8 If going by car or bus, the driver must slow down and stop in a safe place. Likewise, people should remain in their seats until everything returns tonormal.
After

1 Observe if someone is injured and provide first aid.
Targeting two protection zones established, calmly
and without departing from the group.
3 Do not touch power lines that havefallen.
4 Shut off gas to prevent leaks and use it again until the inspection is done properly.
5 Controlling the flow of water and use it to check culverts.
6 Close the power circuits to avoid...