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EARTHQUAKE INSTRUCTION
1. In the event of an earthquake, materials such as filing cabinets, hangers, etc. that will be knocked down
will be fixed, and the door and glass front will be kept open.
At the Time of Disaster;

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2. If you are outdoors, stay outside. However, you should try to go to a safe open area away from
buildings, wall bottoms, windows, near chimneys, advertisement boards, above and below bridges,
electricity poles and wires. You should remain there until the earthquake ends. Be prepared and take
precautions against the dangers that may come around and debris pieces that may fall from the buildings.
3. Stay away from the seashore. Move away from the sea without wasting time.
4. Be prepared and be careful against dangers that may come from sewage, electricity and gas lines under
the ground and fires.
5. After a major earthquake, there will be aftershocks, even though of mild severity. Aftershocks can cause
additional damages and cause the collapsing and destruction of damaged structures completely.
6. If it is given an alarm in case of ground shaking or if the construction site management has decided to
evacuate, quickly go to the “Emergency Gathering Point” without panic.

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7. When leaving your workplace, protect your head from objects falling from a height or ceiling.
8. Avoid overhead lines and all collapsible structures that may fall over in open areas
9. Do not enter indoor or any closed area again until it is announced by the Project Management that the
Emergency has ended.
10. If you cannot leave where you work when there is an earthquake, stay away from windows, stairs, pits,
gaps and stairwells. To prevent anything from falling on your head at the construction site, get under a
solid structure and never try to escape by jumping from high.
11. If there is a risk of collapse where you are, try to create a living space for yourself. Lie next to objects
with center of gravity close to the ground or between opposing similar objects, pull your feet on your
stomach and put your hands on your head.
12. If you are caught in the collapse during an earthquake and but you can move, look for a way to exit. If
you can not leave where you are, try to make aware the others of you are alive by shouting or making
noises and wait for the Emergency Teams to reach you.
13. Don't panic while waiting under the collapse and use your energy sparingly.
14. Do drink water. Remember that drinking water is a vital issue.
15. If you can move, try to go to where the light is. If you are in the dark, do not light matches or flick
lighters.
16. After being saved, inform the authorities.
17. It should be tried not to panic after the earthquake. After the shaking has passed, stay one or two minutes
trying to calm down.
18. Objects on the displaced exit path should be lifted aside.
19. Necessary precautions should be taken against chemicals and flammable, inflammable and explosive
substances that are spilled around.
20. Cylinders, electricity, water and natural gas, if any, should be checked.
21. Fire control should be done as soon as possible.
22. If the building is not damaged, at least one hour should be waited for entering, action should be taken in
line with the opinion and announcement of the concerned people, and it should not be entered without
their permission.
What to do if you get trapped under debris
1. You should stay calmly and assess the situation without panicking. Remember that rescuers will
come for help as soon as possible. To maintain your energy, you should try to sleep a bit, if possible,
until you hear the voice of the aid teams.
2. If your mobility is limited, you must avoid the dangers (such as broken electrical wires, gas leaks,
broken glass pieces, etc.) that could put your life at risk.
3. If you can use your hands and feet, you should try to make your presence to be known by hitting
water pipes, heating, gas installations, floors or ceilings with a hard substance.
4. You should try to hear voices of rescuers and then try your voice to be heard by shouting.
a. If you hear the noise of running machines, you should wait patiently for rescue.
Rescue From Wreckage;
No one should endanger himself for help.
1. He must note the names and numbers of the injured.
2. The necessary information about the buildings to be searched should be obtained.
3. Places that are not sure of being safe should never be entered.
4. Electricity, natural gas and water installations should be closed in buildings to be searched.

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5. He should be bent down on the ground, walk on his knees, and be careful against the substances that
may fall at any time.
6. You should smell around when entered anywhere, check for gas leaks, close the valve if there is a
gas odor, open the doors and windows, enter after the odor goes out.
7. Where you enters, "Is there anyone inside?" you must shout, wait for a while for the answer. If you
get the answer, you should ask where and what help he needs. If there is no answer, you should stay
silent for a while for a moan, crying that may come and listen carefully.
8. If the surrounding is dark, you should use a lantern when entering the rooms and not turn the lights
on. In the dark environment, in order to find the doors easily, you should walk leaning against the
walls.
9. If an injured is found, it should be secured and applied first aid quickly.

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