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    The document provides precautions to take before, during, and after an earthquake. It recommends planning, securing heavy objects, familiarizing yourself with exit routes, and preparing an emergency kit before an earthquake. During shaking, it advises moving to an open area if outside, stopping vehicles, and ducking under sturdy furniture if inside. After, it says to expect aftershocks, avoid damaged buildings and phones unless necessary, check for injuries and damage, and evacuate with an emergency supply kit if needed. The document stresses the importance of earthquake preparedness.

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    The document provides precautions to take before, during, and after an earthquake. It recommends planning, securing heavy objects, familiarizing yourself with exit routes, and preparing an emergency kit before an earthquake. During shaking, it advises moving to an open area if outside, stopping vehicles, and ducking under sturdy furniture if inside. After, it says to expect aftershocks, avoid damaged buildings and phones unless necessary, check for injuries and damage, and evacuate with an emergency supply kit if needed. The document stresses the importance of earthquake preparedness.

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    DRRR September 3-4

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    Albert Rosete
    The document provides precautions to take before, during, and after an earthquake. It recommends planning, securing heavy objects, familiarizing yourself with exit routes, and preparing an emergency kit before an earthquake. During shaking, it advises moving to an open area if outside, stopping vehicles, and ducking under sturdy furniture if inside. After, it says to expect aftershocks, avoid damaged buildings and phones unless necessary, check for injuries and damage, and evacuate with an emergency supply kit if needed. The document stresses the importance of earthquake preparedness.

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    PRECAUTIONARY

    MEASURES FOR
    EARTHQUAKES
    WHAT TO DO BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE

    • I. The key to effective disaster prevention is planning.


    A. Know the earthquake hazards in your area
    B. Follow structural design and engineering practices when
    constructing a house or a building
    C. Evaluate structural soundness of the buildings and
    houses; strengthen or retrofit if necessary.
    • II. Prepare your homes, workplace or schools:
    A. Strap or bolt heavy furniture, cabinets to the walls
    B. Check the stability of hanging objects like ceiling fans and
    chandeliers
    C. Breakable items, harmful chemicals and flammable
    materials should be stored properly in the lowermost
    secured shelves
    • III. Familiarize yourself with the exit routes.
    • IV. Know where fire extinguishers, first aid kits, alarms
    and communication facilities are located. Learn how to
    use them beforehand.
    A. Prepare a handy emergency supply kit with first
    aid kit, canned food and can opener, water,
    clothing, blanket, battery-operated radio,
    flashlights and extra batteries .
    • V. Conduct and participate in regular earthquake drills
    WHAT TO DO DURING AN EARTHQUAKE.

    • I. When you are INSIDE a structurally sound building or home…STAY there!


    Do the “Duck, Cover and Hold on”
    A. If possible, quickly open the door for exit.
    B. Duck under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on to it, or protect your head
    with your arms
    C. Stay away from glass windows, shelves and other heavy objects
    D. Beware of falling objects. Be alert and keep your eyes open.
    • II. If you’re OUTSIDE.. move to an open area!
    A. Stay away from trees, power lines, posts and concrete structures
    B. Move away from steep slopes which may be affected by landslides
    C. If you’re near the shore and feel an earthquake especially if it’s too strong,
    MOVE QUICKLY TO HIGHER GROUNDS. Tsunamis might follow.
    • III. If you’re in a moving vehicle, STOP and get out! Do
    not attempt to cross bridges, overpasses or flyovers
    which may have been damaged.
    WHAT TO DO AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE.

    • I. Be prepared for aftershocks. Once the shaking stops, take the


    fastest and safest way out of the building.
    • II. DON’T…
    A. …use elevators
    B. …enter damaged buildings
    C. …use telephone unless necessary
    D. …PANIC
    • III. CHECK…
    A. …yourself and others for injuries
    B. ...water and electrical lines for damages
    C. …for spills of chemical, toxic and flammable materials
    D. …and control fires which may spread
    • IV. If you need to evacuate your residence, leave
    a message stating where you are going and bring
    your emergency supply kit
    • V. Keep updated on disaster prevention
    instructions form battery-operated radios
    DISASTER DEBATE!

    • Stand Up!
    • Speak Out!
    • Be Heared!
    THW FOLLOW THE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
    TAUGHT IN SCHOOL DURING EARTHQUAKES.

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