Earthquake survival and first aid

Brief content: Although earthquakes are currently unavoidable and controlled by humans, as long as you master some skills, you can also minimize damage from disasters. Although earthquakes are currently unavoidable and controllable by humans, as long as you master some skills, you can also minimize damage from disasters.

Although earthquakes are currently unavoidable and controllable by humans, as long as you master some skills, you can also minimize damage from disasters.

1. For the safety of yourself and your family, please hide under the table and other solid furniture
The large shaking time is about 1 minute. This is the first thing to consider is the personal safety of yourself and your family. First, dodge under a firm, solid table with a low center of gravity, and hold the table legs firmly. When there is no place to hide, such as a table, in any case, the head should be protected with a cushion or the like.

2. Turn off the fire immediately when shaking, extinguish the fire immediately
In the event of a major earthquake, there may be situations where the fire truck cannot be used to extinguish the fire. Therefore, the efforts of each of us to shut down the fire and extinguish the fire is an important factor to control the earthquake disaster to a minimum.

Always get in the habit of turning off the fire even if a small earthquake occurs.

In order not to make the fire a major disaster, the family needlessly say that it is extremely important for the left and right neighbors to help each other and implement early firefighting.

During the earthquake, there were three opportunities to shut down the fire
First chance at the time of small shaking before the big shaking comes
At the moment of sensing small shaking, immediately greet each other: "Earthquake! Turn off the fire!", Turn off the heating stove, gas stove, etc. in use.

The second chance is when the big shaking stops
It is very dangerous to turn off the fire when there is a big shake, and the kettle, etc. placed on the gas stove or heating stove slides down.

After the big shaking stopped, he shouted again: "Turn off the fire! Turn off the fire!" And went to turn off the fire.

Third chance after a fire
Even if a fire occurs, it can be extinguished within 1-2 minutes. In order to be able to extinguish the fire quickly, please put the fire extinguisher and fire bucket often near the fire place.

3. Don't panic to run outdoors
After the earthquake, it was dangerous to run out panic and shattered glass, bricks and tiles on the roof, billboards, etc. In addition, there is a risk of collapse of precast concrete slab walls, vending machines, etc., do not approach these objects.

4. Open the door and ensure the exit
Reinforced concrete structure houses, etc., due to the shaking of the earthquake, will cause the doors and windows to be misaligned, and the door cannot be opened. There have been cases where people were enclosed in the house. Please open the door and ensure the exit.

Usually think about how to escape in case you are locked in the house, and prepare ladders, ropes, etc.

5. For outdoor occasions, protect your head and avoid dangerous places
When the ground shakes violently and stands unsteady, people will have the mentality of leaning on and grasping something. Most of the doorposts and walls around them will become objects of support. However, these seemingly strong and solid things are actually dangerous.

During the 1987 submarine earthquake in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, many people were killed or injured due to the collapse of precast concrete walls and gate posts. Be sure not to avoid the precast concrete wall, door post, etc.

In the bustling streets and building areas, the most dangerous thing is that glass windows, billboards and other objects fall down and hurt people. Pay attention to protect your head with your hands or handbags.

In addition, you should also pay attention to the vending machine overturned to hurt people.

When in the building area, it is safer to enter the building to avoid in accordance with the situation.

6. Follow the instructions of staff in department stores and theaters
Where department stores, underground streets, and other places have more staff, the most terrible thing is chaos. Please follow the instructions of store staff and security personnel.

As far as the earthquake is concerned, the underground street is said to be relatively safe. Even if there is a power outage, the emergency lighting will light up immediately, so please act calmly.

In case of fire, it will immediately be filled with smoke. Take refuge in a posture that lowers your body and never smoke.

If you take the elevator
In the event of an earthquake or fire, you cannot use the elevator. In the event of an earthquake while riding the elevator, press all the buttons on each floor of the operation panel. Once stopped, quickly leave the elevator and evacuate after confirming safety.

The elevators of high-rise buildings and recent buildings are equipped with devices for controlling operation. When an earthquake occurs, it will automatically move to the nearest floor.

In case of being locked in the elevator, please contact the management room through the dedicated telephone in the elevator for help.

7. Cars stop by the roadside, prohibited to drive in controlled areas
In the event of a major earthquake, the car will feel like a flat tire, unable to grasp the steering wheel, and difficult to drive. Care must be taken to avoid the intersection and stop the car by the side of the road. In order not to hinder the passage of evacuees and emergency vehicles, the middle of the road must be given way.

Most of the roads in the downtown area will be completely banned. Pay full attention to the broadcasting of car radios. If there are policemen nearby, follow the instructions.

When it is necessary to evacuate, to avoid getting involved in the fire, please close the window, insert the car key in the car, do not lock the door, and act with local people.

8. Be sure to pay attention to landslides, falling rocks or tsunamis
There is a danger of landslides and falling rocks on the steep slopes of the mountains. You should quickly evacuate to a safe place.

On the coast, there is a danger of a tsunami. If you are aware of an earthquake or send a tsunami warning, please pay attention to the information on the radio and TV, and quickly evacuate to a safe place.

9. Walk on evacuation and carry items at a minimum
When a fire caused by an earthquake spreads and burns, and there is a crisis of life or personal safety, refuge measures are taken. The method of evacuation is, in principle, taking civic disaster prevention organizations, streets, etc. as the unit, under the leadership of the person in charge and the police, etc., taking evacuation on foot, and the items carried should be at a minimum. Never use a car or bicycle to take refuge.

For the evacuation of patients, cooperation and mutual assistance of local residents is indispensable. From normal times, it is necessary for the neighborhood to agree on the way to evacuate beforehand.

10. Don't listen to rumors, don't act rashly
In the event of a major earthquake, people are prone to vacillation. To prevent confusion, it is extremely important that everyone act calmly based on the correct information.

Get the correct information from the radios you carry. I believe that the information directly obtained from disaster prevention agencies such as the government, police, fire control, etc., should never believe in irresponsible gossip and do n’t act rashly.