earthquake safety measures
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Earthquake safety measures: Role of an individual
Pramod RaiStudent, Civil Engineering, KU
Advisor, KUYRCC
TGG-Mentee, WWF-Nepal
06/01/2015
17th National Earthquake Safety Day
Earthquake near Nepal: the last one year
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Recent earthquake in Asia: Today
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• Non-Structural• Structural
Types of Damage
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Non-Structural components
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Causes of Death and Injury
06/01/2015 6Research Report: Death and injuries in earthquake, Bogazici University, 2OO3
Non-Structural Damage
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Non Structural Mitigations• Removal- Flammable gas, acid etc.• Relocation-Heavy items on lower shelves• Restricted movement-Elastic Straps in cupboards• Anchorage-Fasten with bolts, Cables• Supports-Provide extra cable to the fan• Substitution-Heavier roof replaced by lighter• Modification-Plastic Lamination on glass panel• Reinforcement-Tie non-structural wall• Redundancy-alternate/Stand by generator• Rapid Repair-Spare parts, tools and equip
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Simple ties and hook
Move heavy objects to lower shelveskeeping sitting furniture, beds away from glass windowClear exit ways
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Shattered Glass
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What can I do during Earthquake?
• Inside a building• Outside a building
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Steady yourself-Hold onto a solid object or get to the floor so that you do not fall.
06/01/2015 17Nepal Red Cross Society, Guidelinewww.wikihow.com
Cover your head and neck.
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Do not move until it ceases.
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www.wikihow.com
Slowly and carefully leave the building.
06/01/2015 20Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline
www.wikihow.com
Turn off the fire
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Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline
Leave at least one door open
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Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline
www.stanforduniveristy.com
Avoid Elevator
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Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline
Outside: on the road, vehicle etc.
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Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle
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www.wikihow.com
Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline
Stay away from transmission line, buildings etc.
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www.wikihow.com
Do not run
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www.wikihow.com
Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline
Do not listen to rumours, get to safer place
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www.wikihow.comNepal Red Cross Society, Guideline
What should I do after Earthquake?
• Expect aftershocks.• Listen to a battery-operated radio• Use the telephone / mobile phone only for emergency calls.• Beware of objects that can fall off shelves.• Stay away from damaged areas.• Help injured or trapped persons.• Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of
further injury.
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What Preparations can I make?
Prevention is better than cure
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Learn how to shut off the water, the electricity and the gas.
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Keep dangerous objects in a secure cabinet or on lower shelves.
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Go Bag
FIRST AID KIT
DUST MASKS – 4 pcs
WATER PURIFICATION – 2 Bottles
SOAP – 2 pcs
TOILET PAPER – 4 pcs
HAND SANITIZER – 1 Bottle
SANITARY PAD – 1 packet
TOOTHPASTE – 1 Tube
MATCHES/ LIGHTERS – 2 pcs
TOOTHBRUSH - 4 pcs
NEEDLE/ THREAD – 1 of each
NOTEPAD/ PEN – 1 of each
CITY MAP/ WHISTLE – 1 of each
LEATHER WORK GLOVES -1 pair
RUBBER GLOVES – 1 pair
TORCHLIGHT (With Extra batteries) – 1 pc
RADIO (With Extra Batteries) – 1 pc
CAN OPENER - 1 pc, KNIFE – 1 pc
DUCT TAPE – 1 roll
HIGH DENSITY POLYMER BARREL FOR STORAGE
Kit 1
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06/01/2015 36Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline
Thank you
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