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Have you heard of all the earthquakes going on lately?
Here is a short(ish) guide to help you survive.
There are three kinds of earthquakes:
1. A weak earthquake, this earthquake does nothing more but just rattle the windows, make things like birdcages and picture frames on the wall swing and move.
2. A stronger earthquake can crack the walls, make a few kinds of furniture fall over, picture frames fall, etc.
3. A very strong earthquake can uproot trees, make buildings fall down. Most people die in these earthquakes.
Here is what you can do to prepare:
1. You can make those big fat survival supply kits
For these put:
a. Many little bottles of water
b. First aid kit
c. Food, at least a three day supply (!!!)
d. Torch and spare batteries
e. Hand sanitizer
f. Medications/diapers/inhalers, etc. (Only if you need these things)
g. Filter mask
h. Wrenches/pliers
i. Etc.
2. Or you can make a small survival kit you could have with you when there is an earthquake, when there IS one you could just grab this bag and find somewhere safe.
For one of these put in a little bag-make sure you could carry the bag easily:
a. Food, such as a packet or two of crackers or something.
b. One or two bottles of water
c. Band-Aids and other NECESSARY first aid supplies.
d. Shoes (?), if you have room (shoes that can fit in the bag, i.e. Flip flops, sandals, cloth shoes, etc.) – You don’t want to spend all that time putting your shoes on when there is an earthquake, RIGHT???
e. Passports, if you really need to leave the country, BRING THESE!!!!
f. Hand sanitizer
g. Medications/ inhalers, etc. (Only if you need these things, make sure they fit though)
Another thing you can do is arrange a meeting place with your family, my friend’s family organised that they would meet at the nearest park to their home.
Here is what to do if there is an earthquake:
If you are indoors:
1. Do not Panic!
2. Hide under a table with FOUR sturdy legs, hold on tight and brace for impact. If there isn’t a table or desk found anywhere near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an in a corner of a building
3. Stay AWAY from windows, mirrors CRYSTAL CHANDALIERS, glass furniture or any tall kinds of furniture .
4. Stay in bed, if you are there when the earthquake occurs, hold on tight and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy lamp thing like a CHANDALIER that could fall, if there is, move to the next safe place.
5. Stay under a strong doorframe if you can’t go anywhere else, but make sure the door won’t slam in your face
6. Stay inside until the quake stops and you are certain that it is safe to go outside. Most injuries during earthquakes happen when people are hit by falling objects when entering into or coming out of from buildings.
7. Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fi re alarms may turn on.
8. DO NOT use the elevators.
If you are outdoors:
1. Stay there.
2. Move away from BIG buildings, streetlights, electricity wires and other things that look dangerous.
If you are trapped in the rubble
1. Do not panic
2.Do not light a match.
3. Do not move about or kick up dust.
4. Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
5. Tap on a pipe or wall so people that can find you instead of wasting your energy yelling your head off.
BEWARE! If you live near the beach or shore, go as far inland as you can as quickly as you can if you notice signs that a Tsunami will occur
1. A strange/loud sucking/roaring noise coming from the sea.
2. Unusual rise and fall of the ocean
3. Ground shaking near the beach
4. Warnings coming from the radio or other warning systems.
If the earthquake is damaging, the water pipes may be broken:
1. Toilets won’t flush, try use the bush in your garden.
2. Use as less water as you can.
3. If you live in a very dry place where it rarely rains, create a solar still4. If you even lose a few cells of water that is in your body, you can die (I THINK, that is what happens).
5. To last longer without water; try follow the tips below:
a. Don’t talk too much – this uses up saliva
b. Don’t pant
c. Try not to cry
d. Keep yourself cool, or at least don’t sweat!
e. Make sure your movements are slow and regular.
So here is all I know about surviving an earthquake. Hope this Helps!!!!
Here is a short(ish) guide to help you survive.
There are three kinds of earthquakes:
1. A weak earthquake, this earthquake does nothing more but just rattle the windows, make things like birdcages and picture frames on the wall swing and move.
2. A stronger earthquake can crack the walls, make a few kinds of furniture fall over, picture frames fall, etc.
3. A very strong earthquake can uproot trees, make buildings fall down. Most people die in these earthquakes.
Here is what you can do to prepare:
1. You can make those big fat survival supply kits
For these put:
a. Many little bottles of water
b. First aid kit
c. Food, at least a three day supply (!!!)
d. Torch and spare batteries
e. Hand sanitizer
f. Medications/diapers/inhalers, etc. (Only if you need these things)
g. Filter mask
h. Wrenches/pliers
i. Etc.
2. Or you can make a small survival kit you could have with you when there is an earthquake, when there IS one you could just grab this bag and find somewhere safe.
For one of these put in a little bag-make sure you could carry the bag easily:
a. Food, such as a packet or two of crackers or something.
b. One or two bottles of water
c. Band-Aids and other NECESSARY first aid supplies.
d. Shoes (?), if you have room (shoes that can fit in the bag, i.e. Flip flops, sandals, cloth shoes, etc.) – You don’t want to spend all that time putting your shoes on when there is an earthquake, RIGHT???
e. Passports, if you really need to leave the country, BRING THESE!!!!
f. Hand sanitizer
g. Medications/ inhalers, etc. (Only if you need these things, make sure they fit though)
Another thing you can do is arrange a meeting place with your family, my friend’s family organised that they would meet at the nearest park to their home.
Here is what to do if there is an earthquake:
If you are indoors:
1. Do not Panic!
2. Hide under a table with FOUR sturdy legs, hold on tight and brace for impact. If there isn’t a table or desk found anywhere near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an in a corner of a building
3. Stay AWAY from windows, mirrors CRYSTAL CHANDALIERS, glass furniture or any tall kinds of furniture .
4. Stay in bed, if you are there when the earthquake occurs, hold on tight and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy lamp thing like a CHANDALIER that could fall, if there is, move to the next safe place.
5. Stay under a strong doorframe if you can’t go anywhere else, but make sure the door won’t slam in your face
6. Stay inside until the quake stops and you are certain that it is safe to go outside. Most injuries during earthquakes happen when people are hit by falling objects when entering into or coming out of from buildings.
7. Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fi re alarms may turn on.
8. DO NOT use the elevators.
If you are outdoors:
1. Stay there.
2. Move away from BIG buildings, streetlights, electricity wires and other things that look dangerous.
If you are trapped in the rubble
1. Do not panic
2.Do not light a match.
3. Do not move about or kick up dust.
4. Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
5. Tap on a pipe or wall so people that can find you instead of wasting your energy yelling your head off.
BEWARE! If you live near the beach or shore, go as far inland as you can as quickly as you can if you notice signs that a Tsunami will occur
1. A strange/loud sucking/roaring noise coming from the sea.
2. Unusual rise and fall of the ocean
3. Ground shaking near the beach
4. Warnings coming from the radio or other warning systems.
If the earthquake is damaging, the water pipes may be broken:
1. Toilets won’t flush, try use the bush in your garden.
2. Use as less water as you can.
3. If you live in a very dry place where it rarely rains, create a solar still4. If you even lose a few cells of water that is in your body, you can die (I THINK, that is what happens).
5. To last longer without water; try follow the tips below:
a. Don’t talk too much – this uses up saliva
b. Don’t pant
c. Try not to cry
d. Keep yourself cool, or at least don’t sweat!
e. Make sure your movements are slow and regular.
So here is all I know about surviving an earthquake. Hope this Helps!!!!