PRECAUTIONARY AND

SAFETY MEASURES FOR

EARTHQUAKE
BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE
 Engage yourself in training activities that promote safety and
disaster preparedness.

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 Fasten cabinets, shelves, and hanging
objects to the wall and ceiling properly.

 Check the stability of hanging objects like

ceiling fans and chandeliers

 Breakable items, harmful chemicals and

flammable materials should be stored
properly in the lowermost secured
shelves

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 Follow structural design and
engineering practices when
constructing a house or building

 Evaluate the structural

soundness of the buildings and
houses, strengthen or retrofit if
necessary

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 Know the earthquake hazards in your area

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 Familiarize yourself with the exit routes

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 Prepare a handy emergency supply kit with first aid kit,
canned food, water, clothing, blanket, battery-operated
radio, flashlights and extra batteries

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 Participate in government-initiated earthquake drills and
evacuation drills.

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 Some private companies
provide training on emergency
response skills. Participate. This
is part of your preparation.

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 Share your acquired
knowledge and skills to your
family and friends.

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DURING AN EARTHQUAKE
 STAY CALM.
 When you are INSIDE a structurally safe
building/home…
STAY THERE!!!

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STAY CALM.
 Perform

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 Stay away from trees, power lines, posts, and concrete
structures.

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 Move away from steep slopes which may be affected by
landslides.
 If near the shore and feel an earthquake, especially a strong
one, quickly move to higher grounds in anticipation of
possible tsunamis

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 Those who are in a moving vehicle should stop and get out.

 Do not attempt to cross bridges, overpasses, or flyovers

which may have been damaged.

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 Stay away from glass windows, shelves, cabinets and other
heavy objects

 Beware of falling objects. Be alerts and keep your eyes open

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AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE
 Take the fastest and safest way out of the building

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 Do not use elevators

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 Do not enter damaged buildings

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 Most of all, do not panic.

Don’t panic!

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 Check yourself and others for
injuries

 Check water and electrical lines for

damages

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