What to do:
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Before an Earthquake:
Practice: Prepare:
Prepare a personalized
emergency kit that is
enough for 3 days.
During this pandemic, also
add hygiene items such as
hand sanitizer and extra
Source: Earthquake Country Alliance masks.
Review: Other actions to take:
Review you Keep a flashlight and sturdy
earthquake and shoes by each person's bed
evacuation plans. as there may be a debris
Learn you Bolt and bracce such large
items
earthquake risk Hang mirrors and pictures
and local plans by away from beds, couches,
contacting your and anywhere people sleep
municipality. or sit.
during an Earthquake:
if you are inside: if you are outside:
Stay outside and go to an
open area away from
buildings, power lines,
trees, and streetlights.
Drop : to the ground before the Drop to the ground and
earthquake allows you to fall. stay there until the shaking
Cover: Take cover under a piece
of sturdy furniture such as a
Source: Earthquake Country Alliance
stops.
desk or table to protect you if you're in your car:
head and torso from falling
objects. Pull over to a clear area
Hold: on to the object if you are Avoid bridges,
under to remain covered overpasses, buildings, or
anyhing that would
collapse
Reminders: Place a "Help" sign
Stay away from windows and heavy window if you need
objects assistance.
If at school, get under a desk or table, Put on your seatbelt and
and hold on stay in your car.
Face away from windows Do not attempt to go
If in a wheelchair, lock the wheels and outside if there are
protect the back of your head and neck downed lines across it,
Use stairs to exit buildings wait for assistance.
After an Earthquake:
Always remember: if you are outside:
Expect and prepare for Fallen power lines or
potential aftershocks, broken gas lines
landslides or tsunami. Damaged buildings
Drop, Cover, and Hold when Go home if the authorities
an aftershockk occurs. say that it is safe to do so.
Aftershocks occur in minutes,
days, weeks, and even months Be careful when driving
following an earthquake. and anticipate traffic light
outages
Check: Emergency Hotlines:
Check yourself for injuries and get
first aid, if necessary, before Imus Fire Station: (046)
helping injured or trapped persons. 970-5156/471-3747
Check for damage in and around
your home and get everyone out if
MCI Ambulance: (046)
your home is unsafe 472-3987
Check the telephones to see if you Pilar Ambulance: (046)
can get a dial tone. Make brief calls
to support life-threatening
472-3773
emergencies. Barangay Chairman:
Check for spilled medications, (046) 471-3993
bleach, gasoline, or any flammable
Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes/during.html
liquids immediately. https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada/types-of-
emergencies/earthquakes
