Safety Measures for Earthquake Essay Pointwise | Safety Guidance for Earthquake

ByRiyan
Class 5

We have no any fool proof system to anticipate the earthquake occurrence. However following measures can be taken to reduce the consequent  damage .

This is not 100 percent authentic , however many of us believe in this. If there is change in natural behavior then it is showing a danger signal of earthquake . For example: If animals are weeping or birds are not visible, then it may be the indication of any natural disaster.

• Keep calm. It is the most important, because body realizes unusual feelings during earthquake.
• Stay away from walls if you are inside your house.
• Get out of your house as soon as possible.
• Hide yourself under table or bench.
• Cushion type object may be kept on head.
• Heavy objects are not to be kept at high  shelves near bed.
• Main switch of electric line to be switched off.
• Stop immediately if you are driving car or bike.
• If the road is getting crack , then move away from the crack area
• Switch of gas oven.
• It is better to get out of house and lay down flat on the ground.
• When you are outside , then  keep away from tree . 
• Stay away from beaches area even after shake ended. Tsunami may strike after the earthquake .
• keep away from bridges and building if you are at out area . 
• Keep away from overhead electric lines, tower and poles.
• Keep a first aid box at known place.
• Use your intelligence to save yourself as you know your situation best at the time of earthquake. 
• Beautiful homes are the largest killer during the earthquake,  therefore make homes strong  instead of beautiful.