Earthquakes often occur in many regions. Indigenous people in hazardous areas are well aware of the rules of conduct during an earthquake, and can save their lives if the elements catch them in the disaster area. But it happens that people on vacation, at a party, are held hostage by the earthquake. The first thing they begin to do in this case is to panic. This is a major terrible mistake, due to which increased human casualties. To survive in an extreme situation, you must follow the rules for safe behavior in an earthquake.
Seismic services should warn of the possibility of disaster. And, if it turns out, it is best to immediately leave the region of the alleged earthquake. However, with the oscillations of the earth that have begun, you will not be far from escaping. In this case, it is necessary to escape, it must be done quickly and correctly.
How to behave in a multi-storey building?
When an earthquake begins, it feels as if the earth is leaving under your feet. This continues for several seconds, then the chandeliers begin to swing, the glass shake, the furniture moves. At such a moment, you can’t shout, so that panic from the nearby people does not panic. Falling objects can cause personal injury and tragic consequences. Therefore, it is necessary to find a safe place in the apartment, in case the furniture starts to collapse. It is best to hide under a table or crawl under a bed, which will be taken over by falling objects, and a person will thus be able to avoid injuries.
The safest place in the room is the internal corner that you must occupy. In case of destruction, the outer walls first collapse.
It is forbidden to run out of the building during shocks, especially if these are high - rise apartment buildings. Since stairs can collapse at this time. Also, you cannot go down the elevator. In general, during an earthquake, the main panic begins near elevators and stairs. Therefore, you should avoid these places, and in advance to learn and take advantage of emergency or emergency exits.
The rules of conduct during an earthquake prohibit leaving the building when tremors occur. Walls may collapse, and debris may fall on running people. All movements can be made only between the shocks. An earthquake leads to an alarm, a power outage: you do not have to panic when everything around is roaring and buzzing.
The window will be the wrong way to salvation, jumping out of it, you can get more injuries.
If the elements were found in a low building or cottage, then the rules of conduct during an earthquake prescribe to leave such places as soon as possible. Typically, the walls of low buildings do not withstand the forces of the elements. But you can leave only when the tremors cease. Having left the premises, it is required to find a place remote from the buildings where glass and walls cannot fall on the head. Safe will be an open place where you can lie down and wait for the end of the disaster.
Of course, those who are in the street during the disaster are in a better position. But even then there is a danger. The rules of conduct during an earthquake in such a situation are advised to move away from buildings and power lines. It is forbidden to enter the underpasses. If the disaster is in public transport, do not panic, you should wait for the stop and immediately leave it. It is also worth leaving a personal car.
When the underground storm is over, the survivors and survivors must also follow the rules of conduct during an earthquake. A lot of people die due to untimely assistance. The wounded should be supported, freed from debris, covered with warm clothing. You can’t disassemble the rubble yourself. Only as assistants, following the instructions of specialists. You can not approach the buildings, as they can collapse at any time.
For those who are under the rubble, the main task is to establish a connection with the outside world. You must carefully listen to external sounds and try to give signals. It could be a scream or a rapping. Do not panic. It must be remembered that help will definitely come.