The preparation before the earthquake

During an earthquake, we encounter weak or strong earthquakes that can defeat us. Such calamities frighten us and cause us distress. You should avoid fear, especially if you have never experienced such a thing. How can we be safe?

What to Do Before an Earthquake

An earthquake is a dangerous disaster.

This is the natural movement of the earth. Common effects of this type of catastrophe include collapsed buildings, cracked concrete lanes, landslides, destruction of ancient facilities, and especially death. If you are always ready, you can avoid all the above conditions. 

What can we do before the earthquake?

First, make a plan to discuss the earthquake with your family. Discuss where to meet in the event of an earthquake.

Second, we need to check for items in the home that may fall during an earthquake. Keep the heavy ones down and the light up. This kind of work is important to keep us from getting upset if something falls on our minds.

Third, we need to prepare a first aid kit. We should have it because it has important requirements that can be used in case we get stuck in any part of the place. It contains canned food, water, radio, batteries, medicines, and other essentials that can be used for a week or more. Fourth, learn to turn off all electrical appliances to avoid accidents. This is to prevent our property from being set on fire. After all, we must always be on the lookout for news about impending disasters, not just earthquakes, but hurricanes, tsunamis and more.

What to do during an earthquake?

 During an earthquake, many of us get scared and confused. We can't clearly think what to do if we're stuck somewhere. Many people are like that because we have all never experienced an earthquake or are afraid of the information coming through the "media". What can we do to ensure our safety in this catastrophe? First of all, avoid panic. You have to be more discriminating with the help you render toward other people. So when you feel an earthquake, don't leave this place. When an earthquake strikes, do not allow yourself to get up and walk again, look immediately and think of a place to take refuge, so that nothing falls from above. Also avoid standing in a light area, as this can cause a fall. It is important to protect the head first. If you find a table or chair, hide under it and cover your head. Also, make sure your shelter is safe. If you can't find a table or chair that can be hidden, you can cover your head with your hand.

Second, if you have friends, don't scatter them. This is dangerous because it is difficult to find each other if they are far apart. Make sure all your colleagues are not only safe from earthquakes but also from storms. If an earthquake hits you on the road and you are currently walking. Don't walk or run because it's more dangerous. It is advisable to just sit, cover and protect it so that your head does not get hurt. Also, if you can't get out of skyscrapers, don't run anymore because it can be dangerous and injurious. All of you have to wait for the earthquake to stop and for the police and ambulances to come so that they can help the people who are trapped. And finally, make it a habit to always pay attention to the unexpected. You just have to be more discriminating with the help you render toward other people. You also need to look around to see if anyone needs help.

What to do after an earthquake

 As I mentioned earlier, less serious earthquakes are expected after and after this earthquake. Even if the next earthquake is not so strong, it is said that the previous earthquake ended with a sudden earthquake, and in some cases we are already satisfied, so we will always be ready.

You must have seen the nature of the earthquake. Earthquakes are difficult to prevent and it is difficult to know when they will come. That is why we want to take many steps to protect ourselves from earthquakes. But that is not the end of the story. Also, after the earthquake, there are still a lot of things left, so we should always be prepared. What exactly should I do after an earthquake?

First, we must first check ourselves to see if there are any injuries. This is an important step and we will know if we still need to visit a doctor.

Second, check the small fires and put them out. This is a common result if there are cigarettes, damaged electrical wires and negligent cooking in the kitchen.

Third, be sure to wear shoes so that the crumbs don’t come out. We must do this to prevent the crystals from damaging the glass from the earthquake.

Fourth, if you are unable to leave your home, you should keep your mouth shut to avoid inhaling harmful chemicals and making noise to attract attention. 

Fifth, to avoid possible collapse, avoid broken buildings. We need to do this to prevent the collapse of heavy objects such as cracks in cement and crystals. And finally, listen to the radio for important information. This is an important step, which is why we always have disasters to come, such as the aftermath. It is also important that we prepare in advance for our salvation.

Thankyou for reading!