Earthquake Response Tips

 

Earthquake Response Tips

Earthquake strikes

• Protect yourself
  - Get under a desk or table
  - Watch out for flying glass and debris

After 1-2 minutes

• Look for flames
  - Once the tremors stops, look for flames and quickly put out any small fires
• Check on the safety of others
  - Check on your family members to see if they are safe

After 2-5 minutes

• Secure an evacuation route
  - Put on shoes, open a door or window, secure an exit
  - Protect your head, watch for falling debris
• Watch out for electricity or gas leaks
  - Before evacuating, shut off the main valve and main electricity breaker
  *In high-rise buildings, it is recommended that residents stay calm and secure safety. Evacuating in a hurry is dangerous.

After 5-10 minutes 

• Check on the safety of others in your neighborhood
  - After confirming that your family and home are safe, check on the safety of others in your neighborhood
  *In high-rise buildings, it is recommended that residents check their neighbors' safety on a floor basis.

10 minutes to several hours

• Cooperate in rescue and relief activities
  - Cooperate in neighborhood efforts to rescue people who are trapped under collapsed homes or furniture
  - Administer first aid to those who are injured

 

Evacuation Flow Chart