Earthquake questions...?

Question

I have a few questions about what do do during and after an earthquake.

-What are things people could do just before the earthquake is about to occur, during the earthquake, and shortly after the earthquake has passed?

-What can people do to help recover from the earthquake?

-What can people do to make it seem like the earthquake never happened?

Answer 1

To read how to prepare for an earthquake, go to: redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_583_,00.html\" rel=\"nofollow, redcross.org/services/disaste...Of course, you will not have advance warning of an earthquake but following the above steps will make you as prepared as you can be. Best advice in recovering from an earthquake is to try to remain calm. There is nothing you or anyone else can do to make it seem like the earthquake never happened.

Answer 2

Keep at least a one- to three-week supply of non-perishable food on hand, in case stores aren't open, aren't accessible, or aren't adequately stocked. Most retail stores will be in a state of chaos after an earthquake, and vital supplies may be hard to obtain.

Water mains might be damaged, and your water could be cut off. Have an emergency supply of water ready. Adults need two quarts (eight cups) of water per day, and children need more. You will also need water for cooking, washing, flushing the toilet, and other hygenic purposes. One gallon of water per person per day is a good amount to have on hand, and you should have at least a three-day supply.

Keep candles and flashlights on hand in case of power outages, as well as some means of generating heat: propane, firewood and matches, etc.

you and your neighbors are the true first responders to the earthquake, who are going to be helping each other both in terms of medical issues and all of the emergency situations that might come up. In a true emergency situation of someone who's really injured - a life threatening emergency - you want to try to get word out any way you can. If the phone lines are down, the cell phones are down, it may be a matter of sending someone walking to their nearest fire station to find help to bring to where that injured person is. Otherwise, develop the neighborhood capacity to treat injuries through a community emergency response team - people who know CPR etc. Know the skills of the people in your neighborhood in order for you to be the first responders after an earthquake

Answer 3

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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 indoor if out doors, stay outdoors. 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 , 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 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.