Question

write possible measures to be taken that help to provide protection against the earthquake.​

Answer 1

Take some time to discuss evacuation with your family. Sketch a floor plan of your home; walk through each room and discuss evacuation details.

Plan a second way to exit each room or area. If special equipment is needed, mark where it is located.

Mark where your emergency food, water, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers are located.

Store a type-ABC fire extinguisher in an easily accessible location.

Mark where the utility switches or valves are located, and learn how to turn off your gas and water mains, as well as electricity.

Indicate the location of your family’s emergency outdoor meeting place.

Keep several flashlights in easily accessible places around the house.

Keep a wrench or turn-off tool in waterproof wrap near the gas meter.

Know whether you live, work or play in a tsunami hazard zone.

Obtain a NOAA Weather Radio with the Public Alert feature to notify you of tsunamis and other hazards.

Keep a flashlight, slippers and gloves next to beds.

Keep your gas tank at least half full.

Determine safe spaces away from windows in each room of your home. Choose spots where it is unlikely something will fall on you.

Prepare a disaster kit. Stock up on canned food, a first-aid kit, 3 gallons of water per person, dust masks, goggles, battery-operated radio and flashlights.

Answer 2

Stay clam. If you're indoors, stay inside. If you're outside, stay outside.

If you're indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table). Stay away from windows and outside doors.

If you're outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or anything that might fall. Stay away from buildings (stuff might fall off the building or the building could fall on you).

Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines and fire don't mix.

If you're in a car, stop the car and stay inside the car until the earthquake stops.

Don't use elevators (they'll probably get stuck anyway).