Natural phenomenons are mostly unpredictable and unstoppable. One example is an earthquake. No one can actually predict when exactly an earthquake is coming unlike typhoons. These things can happen anymore, even in the safety of your homes. Your parents might not be there for you. Here are tips on how to take care of yourself before, during and after the earthquake.
Before:
Tell your parents to make sure that you have a first aid kit, in case someone is going to be hurt, a radio generated by a battery, necessary extra batteries and flashlights, the stronger, the better. They should not be hidden below beds, cabinets, attics and cabins. They should be easy to reach in case of worst scenario.
As a student, your parents or your school should teach you the basics of first aid. The most important one is bandaging. You also have to learn to turn off the gas, water and electricity SAFELY IF your parents are not home.
If you and your parents are not together, make plans on where to meet them after an earthquake.
Never place heavy objects on shelves or high places inside your house because there will be a chance it will fall on you during a strong earthquake. If possible, tell your dad to intact heavy furniture, cupboards and appliances to the walls or floors.
During:
Never panic. Stay inside if you are indoors and outside if you are outdoors. If you are inside a building or structure, stand behind a wall nearest to the very center, or you can stand in a doorway or crawl your way under a heavy and strong object like a table or a chair. Never go near windows and doors going outside. Don’t use elevators to escape. If you are outside, avoid power lines, trees and anything that will fall especially buildings.
If it is in the night, never light a match or any fire. It might trigger gas lines near you to blow. If you are inside your parent’s car, tell them to stop and stay inside, unless there is already a falling object towards you.
(Learn what to do After an earthquake in the next article)
These anchors are good examples on what to do during an earhquake
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