Describe the happening of the day when there occured an earthquake in your locality state how you and your family escaped and reached an open ground also state what you did and felt after the disasters
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In the past 100 years, at least nine earthquakes in or near Canada have registered a magnitude greater than 7. A few have caused extensive damage. Even a magnitude 6 earthquake could do extensive damage in a built-up area. In fact, a strong quake near one of Canada's major urban areas would likely be the most destructive natural disaster this country could experience.
Everyone has a responsibility to protect their homes and their families. Since no one can predict with certainty when an earthquake will happen, it is important to get prepared in advance. This involves three basic steps:
Find out what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.
Make a family emergency plan, so that everyone knows what to do, and where to go in case of an emergency.
Get an emergency kit, so that you and your family can be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.
Planning for an earthquake will also help prepare you for many other types of emergencies. After reading this guide, keep it in a handy spot, such as in your emergency kit.
What to expect during an earthquake
Small or moderate earthquakes
These can last only a few seconds and represent no emergency risk.
Ceiling lights may move and some minor rattling of objects may occur in your home.
You may feel a slight quiver under your feet if you are outside.
If you are close to its source, you may hear a loud bang followed by shaking.
Large earthquakes
These can last up to several minutes and constitute a natural disaster if its epicentre is near a densely populated area, or its magnitude sufficiently large for the region.
The ground or floor will move, perhaps violently.
Whether far away or close to the source, you will probably feel shaking followed by a rolling motion, much like being at sea.
If you are far away from the source, you might see swaying buildings or hear a roaring sound.
You may feel dizzy and be unable to walk during the earthquake.
If you live in a high rise or a multi-storey building, you may experience more sway and less shaking than in a smaller, single-storey building. Lower floors will shake rapidly, much like residential homes. On upper floors, movement will be slower but the building will move farther from side to side.
Furnishings and unsecured objects could fall over or slide across the floor or be thrown with damaging force across the room.
Unsecured light fixtures and ceiling panels may fall.
Windows may break.
Fire alarms and sprinkler systems may be activated.
Lights and power may go off.
Step 1: Know the Risks and Get Prepared
To get prepared for an earthquake, you should know the risks specific to your community and your region to help you better prepare. To find out what the hazards are in your region, visit the ‘Know the risks' section of the GetPrepared.ca website.
Before an Earthquake
Go through your home, imagining what could happen to each part of it, if shaken by a violent earthquake. Check off the items that you have completed in this list.
Teach everybody in the family (if they are old enough) how to turn off the water and electricity.
Clearly label the on-off positions for the water, electricity and gas.
Repair loose roof shingles.
Secure water heaters to wall studs or masonry using a bracing kit, to reduce the possibility of the heater falling and rupturing gas and water connections.
Secure major appliances to walls, such as refrigerators.
Secure costly and heavy electronics.
Secure the tops of top-heavy furniture to a wall by anchoring to studs and using flexible fasteners. Keep heavy items on lower shelves.
Secure expensive or fragile items that if damaged would be a significant loss.
Affix mirrors, paintings and other hanging objects securely, so they won't fall off hooks.
Locate beds and chairs away from chimneys and windows. Don't hang heavy pictures and other items over beds. Closed curtains and blinds will help stop broken window glass from falling on beds.
Put anti-skid pads under TVs, computers and other small appliances, or secure them with Velcro or other such product.
Use child-proof or safety latches on cupboards to stop contents from spilling out.
Keep flammable items and household chemicals away from heat and where they are less likely to spill.