Preparation in the Event of an

Earthquake
• Secure anything in your home that
can be toppled by an earthquake
such as heavy and tall furniture like
cabinets.
• Store properly and secure
breakable items, harmful
chemicals, and flammable
materials.
• Learn how to turn off the electrical
main switch and gas tanks in your
house
 Preparation in the Event of an
Earthquake
• Follow earthquake drills in
schools and offices to familiarize
yourself with what to do and
where to go in the event of an
earthquake.
• Always have a flashlight ready
as well as a first-aid kit, portable
radio with extra batteries, and
fire extinguisher.
 What to Do During an Earthquake

• Keep calm. Do not panic.

• If you are outdoors, go straight
to a wide, open space away
from buildings (that might
collapse) and electric power
lines (that can snap and cause
electrocution or start fires).
• If you are out on the field, keep
away from steep slopes.
 What to Do During an Earthquake

• If caught indoors or in a high-rise

building, try to take cover under
a sturdy table, desk, or bed. This
can give you some protection
from falling concrete, plaster,
wood, or glass.
• Do not go near glass windows or
heavy shelves. Use the stairs
instead of the elevator to
vacate a building.
 What to Do During an Earthquake

• If caught on the road, pull over

and park away from bridges,
buildings, and overpasses. Avoid
roads which are near cliffs and
ravines.
• In school, follow the steps you
have taken during earthquake
and fire drills.
• Turn off power supply.
 Things to Do After an Earthquake

• Do not touch power lines, electrical

wirings, or objects in contact with
them.
• Inspect electrical devices for any
damage before using them again.
• Do not go back to a collapsed
structure to recover your
belongings. Be prepared for
aftershocks, which may occur
anytime.
 Things to Do After an Earthquake
• Do not roam around. It is not safe
and you may even hamper ongoing
rescue and relief operations.
• Tune in the radio or television for the
latest update from local authorities,
especially on where to go for
medical assistance, food and water
supplies, and temporary shelter.
• Go back to your house if the local
authorities have deemed it safe to do
so.
 1st Performance Task in Science
(2nd Quarter)
You are a Red Cross volunteer who
is part of a team assigned to give a
seminar to people from far communities
on what to do before, during, and after
an earthquake. You will present some
important precautionary measures
through pictures or using real objects.
Your presentation should be creative to
hold the attention of your audience, and
clear and simple for them to understand
and remember everything they need to
know.
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