What are the precautions of earthquake?

During an earthquake: Keep calm and reassure others. During the event, the safest place is an open space, away from buildings. If you are indoors, take cover under a desk, table, bed, or doorways and against inside walls and staircase. Stay away from glass doors, glass panes, windows, or outside doors.

What precautions should you take during and after an earthquake?

What to Do After an Earthquake

• Check yourself and others for injuries.
• Check water, gas, and electric lines for damage.
• Turn on the radio.
• Stay out of damaged buildings.
• Be careful around broken glass and debris.
• Be careful of chimneys (they may fall on you).
• Stay away from beaches.
• Stay away from damaged areas.

How can we prevent earthquakes PPT?

During an earthquake: Keep calm and reassure others. During the event, the safest place is an open space, away from buildings. If you are indoors, take cover under a desk, table, bed or doorways and against inside alls and staircase. Stay away from glass doors, glass panes, windows or outside doors.

What are the 6 steps of an earthquake?

6 Steps to Prepare for an Earthquake

• Make sure your home is stable.
• Secure the water heater.
• Attach bookcases, heavy furnishings and appliances to walls and floors.
• Know where your shutoff valves are.
• Keep heavy shoes and gloves near the bed.
• Prepare an emergency kit, just in case.

What do you do during an earthquake presentation?

What Is an Earthquake?

• Practice DROP, COVER and HOLD ON with all members of your household.
• Doorways are no stronger than any other part of a structure so don’t rely on them for protection! During an earthquake, get under a sturdy piece of furniture and hold on.

What are the precautions of earthquake Class 8?

1) We should stay at a clear spot away from buildings, trees and over-head power lines. We should also sit on the ground. 2) If we are in a car (or bus), we should not come out of it. The car (or bus) should be driven slowly to a clear spot away from buildings, trees and over-head electric wires.

What are the do’s and don’ts during an earthquake?

DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, (such as lighting fixtures or furniture). Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes.