eathquake safety and hazards
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Earthquake Safety
Disaster Management in India
Disaster Management Helpline in India
The disaster management cell at the Indian Home Ministry Control room telephones:
91 (011)-2309356391 (011)-2309356491 (011)-23093566
Individual Work Area Preparedness
Remove or Secure Heavy Overhead Items which May Fall On You or Block Your Egress
Secure Breakables with Quake Putty or Museum Gel
Seismic Hazard Mitigation Policy Free Standing Partitions, Bookcases,
Shelving, & Cabinets 6 Feet or Taller– Must Be Braced or Anchored to Prevent
Them From Tipping Over– Submit Bldg. Services iRequest for Service
Large Heavy Objects on Lower Shelves Breakables on Lower Shelves/Closed
Cabinets Overhead Cabinets Closed/Latched No Heavy Objects Above Your Desk
Home Earthquake Preparedness Establish Family Earthquake Plan
– Practice Drills Choose Out-of-State Friend/Relative
– Person Family Members Can Contact to Report Whereabouts & Conditions
Learn First Aid/CPR Organize Neighborhood to Be Self-
Sufficient After an Earthquake Prepare Earthquake Emergency Kit
Home Earthquake Emergency Kit
1 Gallon of Water per Person per Day (3 Day Minimum)
First Aid Kit/Book
3 Days of Food Non-Electric
Can Opener Portable Radio,
Flashlights, & Batteries
Extra Glasses, House/Car Keys
Essential Medications ABC Fire Extinguisher Blankets/Sleeping
Bag Water Purification Kit Essentials for Infants,
Elderly, or Pets Instructions on How
to Turn Off: Gas, Water, and Electricity
Home Earthquake Preparedness Secure Pictures Secure Hot Water Heater Wrench Near Emergency Gas Shut Off Secure Heavy Items Know Safe Spots in Every Room
– Sturdy Tables, Desks Know Dangerous Spots in Every Room
– Windows, Hanging Objects, Fireplace, Appliances
During an Earthquake - Indoors Stay There! Do NOT Run
Outside Stay Calm & Remember the
Phase, “Duck, Cover, and Hold”– Duck – And Look for Cover– Cover – Under a Sturdy Desk
or Table– Hold – Onto the Furniture Leg
Until Shaking Stops
During an Earthquake - Indoors
Face Away from Windows Stay Clear of Tall Objects
that May Topple Over Watch for Falling Objects
During an Earthquake – In an Elevator
Will Not Fall Down the Shaft May Lose Power May Stop & Lights May Go Out Use Emergency Alarm Await Emergency Crew & Follow
Directions
Public Areas Steer Clear of Panicking Crowds
& Structural Hazards Theatre – Crouch in Seat Ball Park or Stadium
– Go to the Open Play Field – Not the Exits
Shopping Malls– Avoid Glass Displays– Head to Back of Shop
Warehouse Store
Outdoors Get into the Open Stay Clear of Buildings & Power Lines Do Not Smoke or Light Matches or
Lighters If Driving:
– Stop If Safe, But Stay Inside CarAvoid Stopping Under Trees, Light Posts,
Power Lines, or Signs– Stay Away from Bridges, Overpasses &
Tunnels
Outdoors In Mountainous Area
– Falling Rocks & Other Debris On the Beach/Ocean Front
– Move to Higher Ground or Several Hundred Yards Inland
– Tsunami HazardSeveral Hours AfterwardsMultiple Tsunamis1964 Alaska 8.5 Earthquake
– 11 Fatalities Directly From Earthquake– 120 Fatalities From Tsunami
After Initial Shock Have Subsided Remain Calm & Be Prepared for
Aftershocks Check for Injuries & Administer
First Aid to the Degree You Are Trained for
Check for Obvious Hazards & Damage on Your Floor
Do Not Turn on or Off any Lighting or Electrical Devices
After Initial Shock Have Subsided Do Not Use Telephones Except in
Extreme Emergencies– Make Sure Phone is on the Hook to
Receive Emergency Information Calls
Follow Directions Over the Building PA System or by the Floor Wardens
Use Emergency Supplies If Necessary
Floor Wardens After Quake Gather Occupants at Pre-Selected
Gathering Place & Perform Head Count–Is Everyone Accounted For?
Search Floor for Missing or Injured Personnel
Attend Injured Persons
Floor Wardens After Quake Prepare Condition Report for Area
& Provide to Building Management– Number of People on Floor– Number of Injured People &
Description of Injuries– Description of Apparent Structural
Damage– Immediate Needs
Floor Cannot Immediately Evacuate– Must Assess Damage to Stairways
Floor Wardens After Quake Turn- On Battery-Operated Radio
– Assign Someone to Keep Track on What is Going on in the Surrounding Community
– Listen for Emergency Instructions Take Inventory of Emergency Supplies
– May Be Needed to Last Several Days– Conserve Supplies
Await for O.K. to Evacuate
Be About
Earthquake Safety
Smart