Advisories to do during & after an earth quakes
Posted on: 12/May/2015 3:08:38 PM
Today an earthquake was strongly felt in areas like Besant Nagar, Santhome, Kodambakkam, and Nandhanam. Chennai city residents are in terrible panic!
Here are some advisories to do during & after an earth quakes.
During an earthquake:
- Keep calm and reassure others.
- During the event, the safest place is an open space, away from the buildings.
- If you are indoors, take cover under a desk, table, bed or doorways and against inside wall.
- Stay away glass door, glass panes, window or outside doors.
- Do not rush to go out of the building, where there are large number of people to avoid stampede.
- If you are outside, move away from building and utility wires.
- Once in the open, stay there till the vibrations stops.
- Don not use candles, matches or open flames.
After an earthquake:
- Do not spread and do not believe rumors.
- Keep stock of drinking water, foodstuff and first-aid equipment in accessible place.
- Turn on your transistor or television to get the latest information/bulletins and aftershock warnings.
- Be prepared for aftershocks as these may strike.
- Close the valve of kitchen gas stove, if it is on. If it is closed, do not open. Do not use open flames.
- Do not operate electric switches or appliances, if gas leaks are suspected.
- Check water pipes, electric lines and fittings. If damaged, shut off the main valves. Do not touch live wires of electricity.
