WHAT

An earthquake a sudden
and violent shaking of the
ground, sometimes causing
great destruction, as a
result of movements within
EMERGENCY LINES
National Emergency Hotline in the
Philippines : 911.
or (02) 8722-0650.
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Philippine National Police Hotline: 117
Philippine Red Cross: 143 or (02) 8527-
8385 to 95.
Bureau of Fire Protection: (02) 8426-
0219 or (02) 8426-3812.
EARTHQUAKES
the earth's crust or
volcanic action.
BEFORE DURING AFTER
Secure your belongings.
Most earthquake-related
DROP COVER AND HOLD EVACUATE AS
accidents are caused by fallen SOON AS THE
objects. SHAKING
Store heavy things low on STOPS
shelves and cupboards.
Secure cupboard doors.
Bolt tall, heavy furniture and IF OUTSIDE: RUN
decor to the floor and walls TO AN OPEN
AREA
Prepare and Store
Ready a few essential IF IN A VEHICLE: BE UPDATED
items and have them STOP IF YOU ARE Monitor the
accessible MOVING. STAY situation from
AWAY FROM the radio
3-day supply of water, OVERPASSES,
earthquake evacuation BRIDGES, OR
kit, food for 7-14 days
and a first aid kit FLYOVERS
HAVE A PLAN STAY CALM
Practice what do do as soon as
the earthquake hits. Plan your AND DONT
evacuation, gathering place, MOVE Prepare for
and emergency communication. DURING THE Aftershocks
Learn the things that you
need to know in case an SHAKING
earthquake strikes