Know Disaster, No Disaster (Ready Set Safe) (RUNNER UP, Age 12-18)

KNOW DISASTER,

NO DISASTER!

Mohorovicic Academy will be conducting an earthquake drill..

Miss Gutenberg announced it to her class and gave them tips...

Miss Gutenberg showed them a video to educate her students about Earthquake

So class did you understand the Video Clip that I showed you?

pft! What is she BLABBERING about again

NO ONE CARES DUHHH!

Class, what should we do before, AFTER AND DURING an earthquake?

BEFORE, AFTER AND DURING AN EARTHQUAKE YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE STEPS THAT I'M GOING TO SHOW YOU.

* Create an earthquake readiness plan within your household and come up with a meet-up point for your family.

*Practice dropping down and taking cover so that it comes naturally to you when an earthquake strikes.

*Be prepared with an earthquake kit. The kit should have water, food, medications, a first aid kit, flashlight, batteries, radio, thermal blankets and other personal items which will last for 72 hours

BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE..

If your inside your house or a building...

*DROP to the ground; Take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there isn't a table or desk near you, cover your head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of your house or the building

*Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE...

*Don't run outside your house or building, unless you're near the door. It's better if you go up rather that going down.

*Don't panic or shout, that will only create a bigger risk for getting hit by flying objects, crushed by debris or falling over

*If you are in a wheelchair, lock the wheels and protect the back of your head and neck.

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE...

*Place a HELP sign in your window if you need assistance.

*If you are on a bus, stay in your seat until the bus stops. Take cover in a protected place. If you can't take cover, sit in a crouched position and protect your head from falling debris.

Things we need to avoid during an earthquake...

*Doorways. Doors may slam shut and cause injuries.

*Windows, bookcases, tall furniture and light fixtures. You could be hurt by shattered glass or heavy objects.

*Elevators. If you are in an elevator during an earthquake, hit the button for every floor and get out as soon as you can.

*Coastline. Earthquakes can trigger large ocean waves called tsunamis.