BEFORE DURING AFTER
BE READY STAY CALM. HELP OTHERS IF YOU ARE ABLE.
Prepare an first aid kit
Stay inside. Be prepared for aftershocks.
.Drop, Cover, Hold
If you can't get under something strong, or if you are in a
hallway, flatten yourself or crouch against an interior
Don’t leave heavy objects on shelves (they’ll fall during a quake) wall.
If you are in a shopping mall, go into the nearest store. Check your home for structural damage and other
hazards. If you suspect your home is unsafe, do not re-
enter.
Stay away from windows, and shelves with heavy
objects.
Listen to the radio or television for information from
If you are at school, get under a desk or table and hold authorities. Follow their instructions. Place telephone
on. Face away from windows. receivers back in their cradles; only make calls if
requiring emergency services.
If you are in a wheelchair, lock the wheels and protect
the back of your head and neck.
Beware of secondary effects. Although ground shaking
Make up a plan of where to meet your family after an is the major source of earthquake damage, secondary
earthquake. effects can also be very destructive. These include
Affix mirrors, paintings and other hanging objects landslides, saturated sandy soils becoming soft and
securely, so they won't fall off hooks. unstable, flooding of low-lying areas
Repair loose roof shingles and tsunamis washing over coastlines.
Earthquake
Evacuation
Plan
Rizzi Grace B. Carpio
10 - Icelamd