At 23:59 on December 18, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Jishishan County, Linxia Prefecture, Gansu Province, and the earthquake has killed 127 people, and the earthquake was felt in Gansu, Qinghai and other provinces
The work of investigation, search and rescue, and treatment of the wounded is being carried out intensively
When an earthquake strikes, how can I avoid danger?
Please bookmark this self-help guide ↓
⚠️ Look at your mobile phone, listen to the radio can get an early warning After the earthquake, people can pass
Emergency radio, mobile phones, televisions, special terminals
and other channels to receive earthquake early warning information
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📢TV.
△ Earthquake warning information pops up on the TV (source: Hubei netizen @Crystal I want to raise jellyfish)
📢Cell phone.
Before the seismic waves arrive
The mobile phone of a resident of Huining, Gansu Province
Earthquake warning information was received
Except for the Gansu region
Lots of residents of the surrounding area
They also received earthquake warnings in a timely manner
Earthquake early warning is not an earthquake forecast, but an alert
Receive an early warning that an earthquake has occurred
In the aftermath of the earthquake
It can be quickly towards
Areas where destructive seismic waves have not yet reached
Issue a risk avoidance alert
Generally, it is only a few seconds to tens of seconds
It can fight for emergency disposal and evacuation time for the public
⚠️ How to activate the earthquake warning function on my mobile phone?
Earthquake early warning is very important
How to receive earthquake warning information in the first place?
Keep in mind how each phone model is opened below
- Huawei
Set up → safety → emergency warning notifications → earthquake early warnings
- millet
Mobile phone butler → family care → earthquake early warning
- glory
Set up → safety → emergency warning notifications → earthquake early warnings
- OPPO
Set up → Safety → SOS Emergency Contact→ Natural Disaster Alert → Earthquake Alert
- vivo
The Weather App → set up → earthquake early warning → enable the earthquake early warning service
- Other mobile phones
Search for the keyword "earthquake warning" and download the relevant app by yourself.
⚠️ How do I keep warm during an earthquake evacuation in winter?
After an earthquake
People may be forced to stay outside, and if they encounter cold weather, they are prone to hypothermia, and learn simple and effective ways to keep warm
Helps to tide over the difficult times↓
- It is best to find a sleeping bag or air mat, and do not lie directly on the cold ground when resting;
- After rubbing the newspaper and placing it inside the coat, it will form a tiny layer of air, which effectively reduces heat loss and plays a role in keeping warm.
- If you feel cold in your lower back, abdomen or other areas, wrap two pieces of newspaper around your waist and abdomen and secure them with plastic wrap or plastic bag.
- Put the rubbed newspaper in a plastic bag and put your feet in it to quickly raise the temperature.
- Wrap your toes with a fruit-wrapped mesh cover and wear socks to keep your feet warm;
- Mylar blankets, commonly used for outdoor adventures, have a strong thermal insulation effect and are draped over the body to prevent heat loss.
⚠️ More knowledge of earthquake self-rescue
After receiving the earthquake warning information
Can I run outside right away?
Is it possible to hide in furniture such as a closet?
Can I lie on the ground or lie down waiting for help?
For more precautions, see the picture to understand↓
Source丨CCTV News, Ministry of Emergency Management, National Emergency Broadcasting
Editor丨Lu Lina