What to do before, during and after an eathquake strikes
Before an earthquakes strike
If you are in an area prone to earthquake, make sure you are prepared:
1.Make sure you have an fire extinguisher and learn how to operate it.
2.Have a first aid kit and learn first aid
3.Have an emergency survival kid or essential suppiles prepared(torch,battery powered radio with spare batteries , water, non-perrishable,ready-to-eat food,essential medicine,etc.)
4.Make sure evryone knows how to turn of the gas,electricity and water
5.secure heavy furniture (cabinet,etc.) to the walls or floors
6.Ensure heavy objects are in lower cupboards or on lower shealves,and hang mirrors or pictures away from where people sit or sleep
7.Plan where you will meet you family after an earthquake in case you are saparated
8.Identify the safest places in each room and in outdoor spaces so you automaticially know where to go when an earthquake hits