10 Safety Tips for Earthquake

Mar 24, 2023, 17:05 IST

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Identify safe spaces

Determine safe areas in your home or workplace, such as under sturdy tables and desks, or against interior walls.

Secure your belongings

Fasten bookcases, cabinets, and other tall furniture to the walls to keep your belongings safe.

Have an emergency kit

Keep an emergency kit containing a first-aid kit, water, food, and other essentials.

Know how to switch off utilities

Know how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity supplies to avoid a leak or pipe damage.

Stay away from windows

Stay away from windows or glass objects that can shatter during an earthquake

Stay indoors

If you are indoors, stay indoors until the shaking stops and it is safe to leave

Stay low

If you are indoors and can't get under a sturdy piece of furniture, stay low and cover your head and neck with your arms

Their efforts eventually resulted in the Montreal Protocol, an international treaty designed to reduce the production of ozone-depleting substances.

Look for official updates

Listen to information and updates from emergency services and follow their instructions

Have a plan

Make an emergency plan for yourself and your family, and practice it on a regular basis.

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