9/24/2008

How to act in an Earthquake

At-risk areas, it is important to be prepared both to give an immediate response to medium term, as well as learn to act after the occurrence.

Noting the tremor ...
► The reaction must be fast, without losing the Cayman.
► In case you are inside a building, do not leave abroad. We need to seek protection under strong structures (bed, lintel of the door).
► The head must be protected. We must move away from windows, shelving and falling objects.
► On the outside, do not approach or enter a building and is due to be away from electrical wires, cornices, windows ... We must always look for open spaces.
► If you are driving, it is best to stop at a place away from bridges and fissures in the ground.

... and then the earthquake
► should be cut off gas, water and electricity to prevent leaks and subsequent fires.
► North shoe should be thick soles to protect them from sharp objects, and we must monitor with the furniture in an unstable.
► There may be aftershocks affecting the buildings damaged. It is better to be on the outside.
► Water for consumption should be bottled, as the supply may be contaminated.
► The phone should be used only in urgent cases.
► In coastal areas, the tremor may follow a tsunami. It is advisable to inform the radio.

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