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Earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth, resulting from the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.
Earthquakes can range in size from those that are so weak that they cannot be felt to those violent enough to toss people around and destroy whole cities.
WHAT TO DO?
IN DOORS:
-Stay inside.
-Drop under heavy furniture such as a table, desk, bed or any solid furniture.
-Cover your head and torso to prevent being hit by falling objects.
-Hold onto the object that you are under so that you remain covered.
-If you can't get under something strong, or if you are in a hallway, flatten yourself or crouch against an interior wall.
-If you are in a shopping mall, go into the nearest store.
-Stay away from windows, and shelves with heavy objects.
-If you are at school, get under a desk or table and hold on. Face away from windows.
-If you are in a wheelchair, lock the wheels and protect the back of your head and neck.
-Drop under heavy furniture such as a table, desk, bed or any solid furniture.
-Cover your head and torso to prevent being hit by falling objects.
-Hold onto the object that you are under so that you remain covered.
-If you can't get under something strong, or if you are in a hallway, flatten yourself or crouch against an interior wall.
-If you are in a shopping mall, go into the nearest store.
-Stay away from windows, and shelves with heavy objects.
-If you are at school, get under a desk or table and hold on. Face away from windows.
-If you are in a wheelchair, lock the wheels and protect the back of your head and neck.
OUT DOORS:
Stay outside.
Go to an open area away from buildings.
If you are in a crowded public place, take cover where you won't be trampled.
Go to an open area away from buildings.
If you are in a crowded public place, take cover where you won't be trampled.
WHAT TO DO AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE?
-Be prepared for aftershocks.
-Listen to the radio or television for information from authorities. Follow their instructions. Place telephone receivers back in their cradles; only make calls if requiring emergency services.
-Put on sturdy shoes and protective clothing to help prevent injury from debris, especially broken glass.
-Check your home for structural damage and other hazards. If you suspect your home is unsafe, do not re-enter.
-If you have to leave your home, take your emergency kit and other essential items with you. Post a message in clear view, indicating where you can be found. Do not waste food or water as supplies may be interrupted.
-Do not light matches or turn on light switches until you are sure there are no gas leaks or flammable liquids spilled. Use a flashlight to check utilities and do not shut them off unless damaged. Leaking gas will smell.
-If tap water is still available immediately after the earthquake, fill a bathtub and other containers in case the supply gets cut off. If there is no running water, remember that you may have water available in a hot water tank (make sure water is not hot before touching it) and toilet reservoir (not the bowl).
-Listen to the radio or television for information from authorities. Follow their instructions. Place telephone receivers back in their cradles; only make calls if requiring emergency services.
-Put on sturdy shoes and protective clothing to help prevent injury from debris, especially broken glass.
-Check your home for structural damage and other hazards. If you suspect your home is unsafe, do not re-enter.
-If you have to leave your home, take your emergency kit and other essential items with you. Post a message in clear view, indicating where you can be found. Do not waste food or water as supplies may be interrupted.
-Do not light matches or turn on light switches until you are sure there are no gas leaks or flammable liquids spilled. Use a flashlight to check utilities and do not shut them off unless damaged. Leaking gas will smell.
-If tap water is still available immediately after the earthquake, fill a bathtub and other containers in case the supply gets cut off. If there is no running water, remember that you may have water available in a hot water tank (make sure water is not hot before touching it) and toilet reservoir (not the bowl).
