EARTHQUAKE
PREPAREDNESS
MDRRMO PARE- TEAM
EARTHQUAKE TERMINOLOGY
Earthquake
a sudden slipping or movement of a
portion of the Earth’s crust,
followed by a series of vibrations.
Aftershock
an earthquake of less intensity
that follows the main earthquake
Associated Hazards
Collapsing of buildings and bridges
Disruption of gas, electricity and phone services
Landslides and Avalanches
Flash Floods and Fires
Tsunamis
Here are what we should do . . .
BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER an earthquake.
Before
1. Know what to do before, during and after an earthquake.
Before an earthquake happens, you should
be prepared for it. You should know what
you need to do before, during and after it.
Do not delay and act right away to be
prepared for any earthquake.
Before
2. Identify safe places and spots.
Identify safe places and spots and take note
of them so that you can think of them and
go to whichever of them is the nearest
when an earthquakes occurs.
Before
3. Prepare emergency kits.
This kits should be placed on conspicuous
places in your home and vehicle so that
you can get them easily. It should include
a flashlight, portable radio with fresh
batteries, first-aid kit, three day supply
of fresh water, non perishable ready to
eat food and adjustable wrench for
turning off gas and water.
Before
4. Make your house ready and safe.
Place heavier objects on lower
shelves.
Secure things that might topple
Locate master or main switches for
utilities and know how to turn them
off.
Before
5. Know what to do during an earthquake,
familiarize and even rehearse them.
Here are what you should
know to do DURING an
earthquake.
During
1. Stay calm, stay put, do not run.
Panicking can cause you to run. Running
around will expose you to more danger. The
more space you cover, the more you are
putting yourself at risk of falling objects,
breaking walls or floor and possible fires
from electricity and gas leakage.
During
2. Drop, Cover and Hold on.
After staying calm, staying put and not
running, drop down to the ground and
cover your head with your arms. If possible
quickly look for a strong table, go under it
and hold on to it by its leg. But do not go to
far for looking for one. If this is not
possible just go down and cover your head
with your arms.
During
3. Stay away from windows, mirrors, bookcases
and anything that can topple or break.
During
4. Avoid being near buildings, walls, trees,
posts and objects that may fall.
During
6. Stop your vehicle.
If you are driving a vehicle or a passenger in it,
have it stopped immediately where it is not near a
building, tree or tall fixtures.
During
7. Stay away from overpasses
and bridges.
After
1. Get your emergency kit and go outside to a safe place.
2. Expect aftershocks.
3. Put out fires.
4. Check for possible wounds or injuries and treat them.
5. Check gas, water, electrical lines and appliances for damages.
6. Do not turn gas or electricity on again until the power company is
able to check them.
7. Avoid lighting matches, using flames, turning on electrical
switches or appliances until you are sure that there are no gas
leaks.
After
8. Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches gasoline and
other flammable liquids.
9. Listen to the news in the radio, TV and internet.
10. Examine your house for damages
11. Do not go near damaged buildings and structure.
PHASES OF AN
EARTHQUAKE DRILL
Phase 1 : ALARM
Siren / Bell Rings for 1 minute
Ongoing “ground shaking or
earthquake”
Phase 2 : RESPONSE
during the “shaking”
Perform “DUCK, COVER and HOLD”
Remain in that position until “shaking stops”
Phase 3 : EVACUATION
after the “shaking”
All buildings occupants evacuate, following pre-determined
routes, to the EVACUATION AREAS
Phase 4 : ASSEMBLY
At the designated evacuation area, ‘evacuees’ must
be GROUPED TOGETHER.
Phase 5 : HEAD COUNT
Team Leaders (Teachers) should CHECK and make sure all
‘evacuees’ are accounted for.
Phase 6 : EVALUATION
An evaluation of the drill must be conducted to identify
problems encountered during the drill and how this can
be corrected in the future earthquake drills.
THANK YOU!
