| Munir Moosa Sewani | | | | · Apply safety film to windows and glass |
| Remember that Earthquakes can happen in most | | | | doors. |
| of the countries...anytime...without warning. | | | | · Use Plastic, or Steel Utensils for eating or |
| Reducing hazards and knowing what to do before, | | | | cooking purpose, instead of glassware. If you |
| during and after can make a big difference in your | | | | want to use it, keep your glassware inside a |
| life. So BE PREPARED. | | | | cabinet after every use. |
| Introduction: | | | | · Install handle on kitchen cabinet doors to |
| Earthquake occurs when shaking and vibration at | | | | prevent items from falling. |
| the surface of the earth resulting from | | | | When the shaking begins: |
| underground movement along a fault plane of | | | | · Switch off your electricity and gas lines at |
| from volcanic activity | | | | once. |
| There are basically three types of earthquake: | | | | · If you are INDOOR, Drop under heavy |
| 1, Volcanic: Occurs, when any volcano abrupt in | | | | chair, bed, furniture, table etc. Stay away from |
| the mountainous region. | | | | the glass windows and protect your body using |
| 2, Tectonic: Occurs, when giant tectonic plates | | | | your arm. If you're in the KITCHEN, move away |
| under ground pushes or shift. | | | | from the refrigerator, stove, and cabinets. If |
| 3. Artificial: Occurs, when any country test their | | | | you're in a WHEELCHAIR, stay in it. Move to |
| missiles or nuclear bombs within the country. | | | | cover, if possible, lock your wheels, and protect |
| Before Earthquake: | | | | your head with your arms. If you are in BED, hold |
| Following are the tips for every one to pre | | | | on and stay there, protecting your head with a |
| planned before Earthquakes occur. | | | | pillow. Sit or stay close to the floor and hold on to |
| · For Practice and pre planning, choose a safe | | | | furniture legs for balance, if possible. |
| place in every room - under a strong table, chair, | | | | · Stay away from doorways, violent motion |
| bed or desk anywhere, where you are sure that | | | | could cause the doors to slam against your body, |
| nothing can fall on you. Drop yourself under a | | | | crush your fingers or inflict other serious injuries. |
| powerful desk or table, hold on firmly, and do | | | | · Do not run outside, as it may have seen |
| remember to protect your eyes and other | | | | that most of the death occurs during earthquake |
| sensitive parts of your body by pressing your | | | | jolts due to running outside without considering |
| face against your arm. If there's no table, bed | | | | the negative result. Remember that earthquake |
| chair or desk nearby, sit on the floor against an | | | | could take all lives, could demolish all building in |
| interior wall away from windows, bookcases, or | | | | seconds. Please don't be so frustrated. Relax and |
| tall furniture that could fall on you. Remember that | | | | stay in door until the shaking stops. |
| in the recent Earthquake in Pakistan, most of the | | | | · If you're OUTDOOR, move to a clear area |
| people have lost their hands, legs or eyes | | | | away from trees, signs, buildings, electrical wires, |
| because of lack of safety planning. | | | | and poles. Please do not stop on or under bridges |
| · Prepare an emergency supplies kit for your | | | | too. If you're on a SIDEWALK NEAR BUILDINGS, |
| family including few mineral water bottles and | | | | bend into a doorway to protect yourself from |
| non-perishable food most likely dry fruits or | | | | falling bricks, glass, plaster, and other debris. If |
| canned food, as well as a manual can opener, | | | | you're DRIVING, pull over to the side of the road |
| paper plates, cups, first-aid kit with essential | | | | and stop. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking |
| medications, sleeping bags, flashlight and | | | | is over. If you're in a CROWDED STORE OR |
| battery-operated radio with extra batteries. Keep | | | | STADIUM OR THEATER, do not rush for exits. |
| this Kit always by your bedside. | | | | Move away from display shelves containing |
| · Get training in how to use a fire | | | | objects that could fall. Protect your head with |
| extinguisher. Learn the value of dignity of work. | | | | your arms while sitting on the ground or under |
| Don't be shy as this practical training would be of | | | | any heavy furniture. |
| worth for you in future. First Aid training could | | | | What to do after the shaking stops |
| also be getting from Guides, Scouts or any NGO's | | | | · Check yourself for injuries. Protect yourself |
| in Pakistan, which provide such trainings like Aga | | | | from further danger by putting on long pants, a |
| Khan Focus Humanitarian Assistance, Pakistan. | | | | long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes, and work gloves. |
| · If possible, buy a Fire Extinguisher for your | | | | Give first aid for serious injuries. |
| Flat for future need. | | | | · Look for and extinguish small fires. Eliminate |
| · Make a Diary and keep the important | | | | fire hazards. |
| phone numbers of your family members in it. | | | | · If you had not turned off the gas when the |
| Keep this diary in your Wallet / Pocket or Purse. | | | | jolts started, if you smell a gas or it's leaking now, |
| · Bolt tall furniture Cabinets, Geyser and all | | | | turned off the gas instantly. |
| the heavy objects to wall studs and install strong | | | | · Be alert for Aftershocks. Each time you |
| handle on cupboards. | | | | feel one; just drop yourself under any heavy |
| · Try to be alert all the time by listening to | | | | furniture. |
| latest updates on your TV channels/ Radio. | | | | · Pay attention to damaged utilities. Avoid |
| · Develop an earthquake safety action plan | | | | loose or dangling electric power lines and report all |
| for your family identifying places that can provide | | | | gas and electrical problems to the proper |
| the highest amount of protection during an | | | | authorities and turned off any damaged utilities. |
| earthquake as well as an escape route and | | | | · Use flashlights instead of candles or lanterns. |
| off-premises meeting place. | | | | · Wear protective shoes. Have your shoes |
| · Teach family members how to cut off | | | | and your Kit by your bed in case the earthquake |
| water, gas and electricity within the house. | | | | happens in the middle of the night again. |
| · Secure heavy objects (e.g. television, | | | | · Inspect your home for damage. Get |
| stereos, computers) with brackets or safety | | | | everyone out if your home is unsafe. |
| straps. | | | | · If your building is sound, stay inside and |
| · Use light and small mirrors in your room. | | | | listen for radio, or reliable news channel like ARY |
| · Secure ceiling lights fans using safety cables. | | | | ONE, CNN, BBC, FM 101 etc. |