Earthquake preparations?

Question

Ok, so I live in japan.

& its predicted that an earthquake will hit my city sometime.

I live on the 7th floor.

I was wondering, why is it not safe to run outside your home during an earthquake? I mean wouldnt you get crushed if you stay in side the building.

Also I wanted to know if there is somekind of special umbrella or bag or something to float you to the ground safely.

or since Im just on the 7th floor , is it possible that If I roll up my blankets & bed & clothes jump off the balcony with it all together to cushion the fall?

Answer 1

in a bad quake you have no chance what so ever of survival in a seven story plunge, or if the building pancakes  the word squashed like a bug is a better term, japan is in the heart of the pacific rim known for bad shakes, prep is nearly impossible, survival is however possible, especially if the building was properly designed and constructed, the only way to find out is to road test it,  that will only be revealed after the event.   there is no way to pre-determine your location when it happens, or if you will even be in that area when the whole thing happens,

Answer 2

Read this to know how to protect you from earthquakes. Most of the accidents are happening when the people tries to move out.

PROTECTION DURING EARTHQUAKES

The following are some of the important precaution to be observed to save our life during an earthquake. Even though we do not have fool proof system to fore warn earthquakes some of the changes in nature or in the behaviors of animals and birds may help to decide the situations.

Before an earthquake.

Have a battery powered radio, flash light, and first aid kids in your house ,

Make sure every one knows where they are kept ,

Lean first aid; teach how to stop electric main and gas supply ,

Don’t keep heavy objects in high shelves ,

Fasten heavy appliances to the floor, and anchor heavy furniture to the walls ,

Plan for your family for reuniting after an earthquake if anybody separated ,

Urge your school teachers to discuss earthquake safety in the class rooms, and ask them to conduct drills ,

Find out your office has an emergency plan, know your responsibility at your works during an emergency .

During an earthquake.

Stay calm if you are indoors, stay out if you are out of buildings. Many injuries occur as people enter or leave the buildings.

If you are indoors , stand against the a wall near the center of the building, or get under a sturdy table  keep some cushion on your head, Stay away from windows and outside doors, if you are in a high rise building stand against a support column.

If you are in outdoor  stay in the open place , keep away from over head electric wires. and bridges,

Don’t use open flames, if you are in a moving vehicle stop away from over bridges and stay inside the vehicle still earthquake stops.

After an earthquake.

Check yourself and nearby people for injury, provide first aid,

Check electric and gas connection,

Turn on your radio or T.V for emergency instructions, reduce the use of phone lines it may be required for conveying some important messages.

Stay out of damaged buildings,

Wear chapels and gloves to protect against shattered glass and debris.

Stay away from beaches and water front areas where Tsunami could strike, even long after the shaking has stopped.

Answer 3

Because of the time factor there is no safe way to evacuate unless you are a skilled base jumper and wear your parachute at all times. You would then probably get run over by a panicked motorist!

Better to choose several spots in your home that are structurally stronger (doorways, pillars etc) and have an extremely sturdy table nearby to shelter under. If you are particularly cautious I would store a crate underneath the table containing a 2-way radio, water, food, blanket, whistle, first aid kit, Nintendo DS and other necessities.