WHAT TO DO BEFORE, DURING AND
AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE?
An earthquake is the shaking of the surface
of the Earth resulting from a sudden release
of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that
creates seismic waves. Earthquakes can
range in size from those that are so weak that
they cannot be felt to those violent enough to
propel objects and people into the air, and
wreak destruction across entire cities.
RJAY A. MAGLINAO
NSTP MA-04
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING
PROGRAM
DURING AN EARTHQUAKE
1. Stay calm!
2. If you're indoors, stand against a wall
near the center of the building, stand
in a doorway, or crawl under heavy
furniture.
3. If you're outdoors, stay in the open
away from power lines or anything
that might fall.
4. Don't use matches, candles, or any
flame. Broken gas lines and fire don't
mix.
5. If you're in a car, stop the car and stay
inside the car until the earthquake
stops.
BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE
1. Make sure you have a fire
extinguisher, first aid kit , a battery
powered radio, a flashlight and extra
batteries at home.
2. Learn first aid
3. Learn how to turn off the gas, water
and electricity.
4. Make up a plan of where to meet
your family after an earthquake.
5. Don’t leave heavy objects on the
shelves.
AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE
1. Check yourself and others for
injuries. Provide first aid for anyone
who needs it.
2. Check water, gas, and electric lines
for damage. If any are damaged,
shut off the valves. Check for the
smell of gas. If you smell it, open
all the windows and doors, leave
immediately, and report it to the
authorities.
3. Turn on the radio. Don't use the
phone unless it's an emergency.
4. Stay out of damaged buildings.
5. Be careful around broken glass and
debris.