Earthquake Safety

Disaster Management in India

Disaster Management Helpline in India

The disaster management cell at the Indian Home Ministry Control room telephones:

91 (011)-2309356391 (011)-2309356491 (011)-23093566

Individual Work Area Preparedness

Remove or Secure Heavy Overhead Items which May Fall On You or Block Your Egress

Secure Breakables with Quake Putty or Museum Gel

Seismic Hazard Mitigation Policy Free Standing Partitions, Bookcases,

Shelving, & Cabinets 6 Feet or Taller– Must Be Braced or Anchored to Prevent

Them From Tipping Over– Submit Bldg. Services iRequest for Service

Large Heavy Objects on Lower Shelves Breakables on Lower Shelves/Closed

Cabinets Overhead Cabinets Closed/Latched No Heavy Objects Above Your Desk

Home Earthquake Preparedness Establish Family Earthquake Plan

– Practice Drills Choose Out-of-State Friend/Relative

– Person Family Members Can Contact to Report Whereabouts & Conditions

Learn First Aid/CPR Organize Neighborhood to Be Self-

Sufficient After an Earthquake Prepare Earthquake Emergency Kit

Home Earthquake Emergency Kit

1 Gallon of Water per Person per Day (3 Day Minimum)

First Aid Kit/Book

3 Days of Food Non-Electric

Can Opener Portable Radio,

Flashlights, & Batteries

Extra Glasses, House/Car Keys

Essential Medications ABC Fire Extinguisher Blankets/Sleeping

Bag Water Purification Kit Essentials for Infants,

Elderly, or Pets Instructions on How

to Turn Off: Gas, Water, and Electricity

Home Earthquake Preparedness Secure Pictures Secure Hot Water Heater Wrench Near Emergency Gas Shut Off Secure Heavy Items Know Safe Spots in Every Room

– Sturdy Tables, Desks Know Dangerous Spots in Every Room

– Windows, Hanging Objects, Fireplace, Appliances

During an Earthquake - Indoors Stay There! Do NOT Run

Outside Stay Calm & Remember the

Phase, “Duck, Cover, and Hold”– Duck – And Look for Cover– Cover – Under a Sturdy Desk

or Table– Hold – Onto the Furniture Leg

Until Shaking Stops

During an Earthquake - Indoors

Face Away from Windows Stay Clear of Tall Objects

that May Topple Over Watch for Falling Objects

During an Earthquake – In an Elevator

Will Not Fall Down the Shaft May Lose Power May Stop & Lights May Go Out Use Emergency Alarm Await Emergency Crew & Follow

Directions

Public Areas Steer Clear of Panicking Crowds

& Structural Hazards Theatre – Crouch in Seat Ball Park or Stadium

– Go to the Open Play Field – Not the Exits

Shopping Malls– Avoid Glass Displays– Head to Back of Shop

Warehouse Store

Outdoors Get into the Open Stay Clear of Buildings & Power Lines Do Not Smoke or Light Matches or

Lighters If Driving:

– Stop If Safe, But Stay Inside CarAvoid Stopping Under Trees, Light Posts,

Power Lines, or Signs– Stay Away from Bridges, Overpasses &

Tunnels

Outdoors In Mountainous Area

– Falling Rocks & Other Debris On the Beach/Ocean Front

– Move to Higher Ground or Several Hundred Yards Inland

– Tsunami HazardSeveral Hours AfterwardsMultiple Tsunamis1964 Alaska 8.5 Earthquake

– 11 Fatalities Directly From Earthquake– 120 Fatalities From Tsunami

After Initial Shock Have Subsided Remain Calm & Be Prepared for

Aftershocks Check for Injuries & Administer

First Aid to the Degree You Are Trained for

Check for Obvious Hazards & Damage on Your Floor

Do Not Turn on or Off any Lighting or Electrical Devices

After Initial Shock Have Subsided Do Not Use Telephones Except in

Extreme Emergencies– Make Sure Phone is on the Hook to

Receive Emergency Information Calls

Follow Directions Over the Building PA System or by the Floor Wardens

Use Emergency Supplies If Necessary

Floor Wardens After Quake Gather Occupants at Pre-Selected

Gathering Place & Perform Head Count–Is Everyone Accounted For?

Search Floor for Missing or Injured Personnel

Attend Injured Persons

Floor Wardens After Quake Prepare Condition Report for Area

& Provide to Building Management– Number of People on Floor– Number of Injured People &

Description of Injuries– Description of Apparent Structural

Damage– Immediate Needs

Floor Cannot Immediately Evacuate– Must Assess Damage to Stairways

Floor Wardens After Quake Turn- On Battery-Operated Radio

– Assign Someone to Keep Track on What is Going on in the Surrounding Community

– Listen for Emergency Instructions Take Inventory of Emergency Supplies

– May Be Needed to Last Several Days– Conserve Supplies

Await for O.K. to Evacuate

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