at present, although earthquakes cannot be avoided and controlled by human beings, as long as we master some skills, we can minimize the damage.
1. Hide under tables and other solid furniture. The large shaking time in the
earthquake was about 1 minute. At this time, you should avoid under the strong table with low center of gravity, and firmly grasp the table legs. When there is no table for hiding, at least protect your head with cushions and other objects.
2. Turn off the fire immediately in case of shaking and put out the fire immediately in case of fire
. There are three times to turn off the fire in case of earthquake. The first chance is in the small shaking before the big shaking. That is, at the moment of sensing small shaking, they immediately greet each other: “earthquake! Turn off the fire! ” Turn off the heating stove and gas stove in use.
the second chance is when the big shaking stops. It is very dangerous to turn off the fire in case of large shaking, such as the kettle on the gas stove and heating stove sliding down. After the big shaking stops, turn off the fire again.
the third chance is after the fire. Even in case of fire, it can be put out within 1 ~ 2 minutes. In order to put out the fire quickly, please place the fire extinguisher and fire bucket close to the fire site.
3. Don’t run outside in a panic. After the
earthquake, it’s very dangerous for broken glass, bricks and tiles on the roof and billboards to fall and hit you. In addition, cement precast slab walls and vending machines are also in danger of collapse. Don’t get close to these objects.
4. Open the door to ensure that the exit is
reinforced concrete buildings. Due to the shaking of the earthquake, the doors and windows will be misaligned and the door cannot be opened. There have been cases where someone has been closed in the house. Therefore, when there is an aftershock, please open the door and keep the exit. At ordinary times, you should think about how to escape in case you are locked up in the house.
5. Protect your head outdoors and avoid dangerous places
when the earth shakes violently and stands unsteadily, people will have the psychology of leaning and grasping. Most of the door posts and walls around will become the object of support. However, these things that look strong and solid are actually dangerous.
during the undersea earthquake in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan in 1987, many people were killed and injured due to the collapse of cement precast slab walls and gate posts. Therefore, do not get close to the cement precast slab wall, gate post, etc.
in prosperous blocks and buildings, the most dangerous thing is that glass windows, billboards and other objects fall down and hurt people. Pay attention to protect your head with your hands or handbags.
6. Listen to the instructions of the staff in shopping malls and theatres
. The most terrible thing is chaos in department stores, underground streets and other places with many people. Please follow the instructions of the store staff and security personnel.
as far as the earthquake is concerned, it is said that the underground street is relatively safe. Even in case of power failure, the emergency lighting will light up immediately. Please take action calmly.
in case of fire, it will be filled with smoke immediately. Take refuge in a low posture and never smoke.
in case of earthquake and fire, the elevator cannot be used. In case of an earthquake when taking the elevator, press all the buttons on each floor on the operation panel. Once the elevator stops, leave the refuge quickly.
in case of being locked in the elevator, please contact the management room through the special telephone in the elevator for help.
7. Be sure to pay attention to landslides, cliff falls or tsunamis
. There is a risk of landslides and cliff falls at the edge of the mountain and steep inclined sections, so you should quickly take refuge in a safe place.
on the coast, there is a risk of tsunami. If you sense an earthquake or send out a tsunami alarm, please pay attention to the information of radio and television, and quickly take refuge in a safe place.
8. Take refuge on foot and carry as few items as possible.
in principle, take public disaster prevention organizations and streets as units, take refuge on foot under the leadership of the person in charge and the police, and carry as few items as possible. Never take refuge by car or bicycle.