May 12, 2024
It is the 16th National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Day in China
The theme is:
Everyone talks about safety, and everyone knows how to respond to emergencies
Efforts should be made to improve the ability of grassroots disaster prevention and risk avoidance
Earthquakes are unavoidable and uncontrollable by humans
But master the knowledge of earthquake escape
Damage can be minimized from disasters
In the event of an earthquake, how can I escape from danger?
This knowledge can save itself at a critical moment
What is an earthquake
An earthquake is a natural phenomenon in which seismic waves are generated during the rapid release of energy from the earth's crust. It often causes serious casualties and can also cause secondary disasters such as tsunamis, landslides, and mudslides.
Pre-earthquake – safety measures
Secure furniture to prevent tipping
Take measures to secure large wardrobes, sideboards, refrigerators, etc., and prevent them from tipping. Glue transparent film or adhesive tape to the glass of sideboards, cupboards, windows, etc., to prevent the glass from splashing around when it breaks. Install hinges on the doors of cabinets and closets to fix them to prevent the doors of the cabinets from opening and the contents falling out due to the shaking of the earthquake.
Be careful about placement and make sure it's safe
Pay attention to the placement of furniture and ensure a safe space. Do not place TVs, vases, etc., in high places.
Take care of the fire source and prepare a fire extinguisher
Pay full attention to the management and storage of candles and other fire-using appliances and dangerous goods. Place fire extinguishers and fire buckets close to the source of the fire.
Earthquake time - scientific shock avoidance
When an earthquake occurs, you should respond calmly and take immediate action to avoid it. If you act calmly, you will be safe and avoid disaster, otherwise, you will cause unnecessary losses.
Only by mastering a certain knowledge of shock absorption, having a certain amount of preparation in advance, and being able to use the early warning phenomenon during an earthquake, seize the opportunity of early warning, and choose the correct shock suspension method and shock suspension space, can there be any hope of survival.
PART.1
Did you run or hide during an earthquake?
It is a better way to evacuate to a safe place after an earthquake and evacuate to a safe place after an earthquake. This is because the earthquake warning phenomenon is very short, and people are often unable to control their actions voluntarily due to violent movements. If it's in a building, it's almost impossible to get out. However, if you live in a bungalow and notice the early warning phenomenon, you should strive to run outside to an open and safe place to avoid the earthquake. The so-called proximity suspension is based on different countermeasures depending on the situation.
PART.2
Where to hide from the shock?
Indoor should look for a "life-saving triangle", choose a place where the room is strong and can cover the body, a place that is easy to form a triangle space, and a place with small bays and supports.
Outdoors, you should choose an open and safe place away from buildings to avoid shocks.
PART.3
What posture should the body take?
Lying down and waiting to be determined, grasping the object firmly: "Lying and waiting", that is, squatting, sitting or lying down, try to curl up the body, so that the center of gravity of the body is lowered, and at the same time, both hands should firmly grasp the firm objects around you to prevent falling or being injured due to the body being out of control and displaced, exposed to the object.
PART.4
How can I protect my vital parts?
Protect the head and neck: bow your head, protect your head or the back of your neck with your hands, and use items such as school bags, bedding, sofa cushions, etc. on your head if possible.
Protect your eyes: Keep your head down and your eyes closed to prevent foreign objects from entering.
Protect your mouth and nose: If possible, cover your mouth and nose with a wet towel to prevent dust and poisonous gas from being inhaled.
Actions not to be taken during an earthquake
Do not hide under roof beams
Don't stand in the middle of the room
Don't hide by the window
Do not go near unstable walls
Don't jump off a building
Don't take the elevator
After the earthquake - how to save yourself
Try to avoid collapsed objects, hanging objects, or other dangerous objects that are not solid above your body.
Remove movable pieces of rubble and other debris around you to expand your activity space. Be careful not to force it when you can't move it to prevent the surrounding debris from collapsing further.
Try to support the ruins with bricks, stones, wooden sticks, etc., to prevent them from being buried again in the event of aftershocks.
Do not use indoor facilities, including power supply, water sources, etc., and do not use open flames.
Don't call for help for a long time, keep your strength and use a knocking sound for help.
If you smell gas or toxic odors, or if there is too much dust, cover your mouth and nose with wet clothing.