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Group 6

Mrs. Stephanie Grace T. Palacio

ENGLISH 10 CHARITY

29 September 2023

Shaking the Foundations: Understanding Earthquakes and Taking Action

Earthquakes, one of nature's natural disasters that is unpredictable, that have captured human

fascination and fear for centuries. These geological phenomena can strike with little warning,

causing devastation and loss of life. While we cannot prevent earthquakes, but we can lessen the

risks of injuries during these natural disasters. The main things you have to do when there’s an

earthquake is duck cover and hold, stay indoors, stay informed and be prepared. This

campaign aims to emphasize the importance of understanding earthquakes and taking proactive

measures to safeguard lives and property.

The reason we need to know what to do during an earthquake is to protect your own safety and

the safety of those around you. Earthquakes can be extremely dangerous, and the right actions

can minimize the risk of injury or death. The first immediate action to take when you feel the
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ground shaking is to drop on the ground, take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture (such as a

table or desk), and hold on to it until the shaking stops. If there is no furniture nearby, protect

your head and neck with your arms and seek shelter against an interior wall away from windows

and heavy objects. Earthquakes can happen suddenly and without warning, knowing what to do

in advance ensures that you can respond quickly and effectively when the ground starts shaking.

If you are inside a building, stay inside during the earthquake. Do not run outside, as falling

debris and glass can pose significant dangers. Stay away from windows, mirrors, glass, and

anything that could shatter or fall. Depending on the severity of the earthquake and the potential

for aftershocks, you may need to evacuate or seek shelter. Understanding evacuation routes and

shelter locations are essential for your safety.

Some people argue that earthquakes are relatively rare events in many regions, making

preparedness seems unnecessary or excessive. They contend that resources would be better

allocated to address more frequent problems. While earthquakes may be less frequent compared

to some other disasters like hurricanes or floods, their potential for destruction is immense. But

rare events with high consequences should not be dismissed.

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Sa madaling salita, maiiwasan natin ang mga panganib na nagdudulot ng mga pinsala kung

sakaling magkaroon ng lindol. Sundin ang mga pamamaraang pangkaligtasan na nakabalangkas

sa mga pagtatanghal. Tandaan na mahalagang magkaroon ng kamalayan sa anumang mga

panganib, Maghanda para sa mga epekto nito at gumawa ng mga hakbang upang

mabawasan ang mga kapanganiban sa pinsala, sa panahon ng lindol. Sa ganitong paraan ang

ating komunidad ai mas maligtas at ang mga panganib ng pinsala ay mas mababa sa paglipas ng

panahon sa lindol.
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