Be prepared, for prevention is key.

Earthquake is one of the dangerous and life threatening natural disaster which can come
anytime and anywhere on the earth, or in your homes. They can create a lot of damage. Earthquakes
have happened around the world. What causes earthquakes to happen? How do we protect ourselves
against the powerful earthquakes? Earthquakes can cause a lot of damage to homes and places so it is
important to know where it has happened. With basic planning and anticipating in advance, preparing
yourself and your family for an earthquake is easy. Here are tips on how we can prevent further damage
to ourselves in our homes in an earthquake.

Did you know?

The Philippines has suffered from an inexhaustible number of deadly typhoons, earthquakes,
volcano eruptions and other natural disasters. This is due to its location along the Ring of Fire, or
typhoon belt – a large Pacific Ocean region where many of Earth’s volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
occur.

Before

Preparing beforehand for an earthquake can go a long way. Develop a family earthquake plan in
order for the family to survive the natural hazard. Here are some tips:

Prepare an emergency bag of food, water and supplies including flashlight, batteries, medicines,
first-aid kit, money and clothes.
Assign each family member on what to do after an earthquake (getting the important
documents, turning off or closing off of electricity, gas and water.
Learn first aid and CPR.
Administer practice drills at home.
Know the drop, cover and hold method
Decide how and where your family will reunite in case of separation.

During

If indoors, stay there. Don’t go outside; instead find safe spots where you can get under. (tables,
desks, or against the walls)
If outdoor, avoid an area where there is many trees, buildings and power lines.
If in a building, get under a table, don’t go near windows and especially don’t ride an ELEVATOR.
If driving, pull over on the side of the road. Avoid stopping near power lines and big buildings.
Stay inside your car until the earthquake pass.
If in a place where it is crowded, don’t panic an d run immediately. Rather, cover your head with
your arms and hands and take cover.

After
 Assumed that after an earthquake, there are still disasters waiting to happen, for this reason
and in order to save more lives as possible, be sure:

To check your gas, electricity and water lines in case of leakage or damages. Turn off or close off
immediately the source and stay clear of damaged power lines.
To check cracks on walls, if the crack is too long and big, go outside at once.
To turn on your radios for news report and information. For your family safety, follow your
barangay officials on their instructions.
Do not go outside if streets are not yet clear and safe enough.
Be prepare for aftershocks and other damages.
Stay calm and be together always.

Possible damages after earthquakes: pwede maglagay ng picture ditto hehehehe

Fires

Landslides

Aftershocks

Tsunamis, near coast area

Bgo yung drop, cover, hold pic…hehehe

Emergency contact details:

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)

Telephone hotlines: (02) 911-1406, (02) 912-2665, (02) 912-5668, (02) 911-1873

Facebook: NDRRMC

Twitter: @NDRRMC_OpCen

Calabarzon: (049) 531-7266

Philippine National Police (PNP)

Hotline: 117

Bureau of Fire Protection (NCR)

Hotline: 117, (02) 729-5166, (02) 410-6319 (Regional Director, Information Desk)

Why the need to prepare for an earthquake?

Unlike storms and some other natural hazards, earthquakes strike suddenly and without warning.
Nevertheless, if you live in an area at risk for earthquakes, there are things that you can do to reduce the
chances that you or other members of your household will be injured, that your property will be
damaged, or that your home life will be unduly disrupted by an earthquake. These things all fit under
the term preparedness, because to be effective, they must be done before earthquakes occur.

Preparing for earthquakes involves (1) learning what people should do before, during, and after
earthquakes; and (2) doing or preparing to do those things now, before the next quake.

Kayo na bahala kung ano pic sang ilalagay..hahaha…hope it helps….