Earthquake protection methods

Ways to protect against earthquakes at home before they happen:

1. 1- Don't be terrified, it's just a moment and it goes away.
2. 2- Do not panic and go quietly to an open place outside the building, a place away from trees, electricity poles, buildings and bridges.
3. Use the stairs when leaving the house
4. Do not use elevators to exit, as they are at risk of falling or breaking down
5. Stay away from windows and walls and do not stand by doors
6. If the building contains a shelter, it is recommended to enter it
7. Separation of electricity and gas.

Methods of protection from earthquakes at home during their occurrence:

1. Trying to go out to an open place if the distance to it is short, but if there is no open place to take shelter in it, it is advised to stay in the same place
2. Get down on the ground and hide under a table or desk, if there is one, and put your hands on your head
3. Do not leave the building or room until the earthquake is over, because leaving the place where you are may endanger your life
4. Keep away from windows, walls, mirrors, and shelves that might collapse or fall
5. Get away from gas or any source of fire immediately
6. Reassure and calm individuals and children in the home

Methods of protection from earthquakes at home after the fact:

1. Leave the room or house immediately and with caution after the earthquake is completely over
2. Communicate with firefighters in the event of a fire and communicate with the ambulance in the event of any injuries
3. Attempt to remove the rubble and secure an entrance for any of the neighbors or the ambulance to help
4. Try to extinguish the fire, if you can, in case it breaks out in the house
5. Do not move the wounded, if any, and seek help immediately
6. Preparedness in the event of another earthquake after the end of the first quake

Methods of protection from earthquakes abroad:

1. Stay away from buildings, trees, and electricity poles, and head to an open yard or garden
2. If you are driving during an earthquake, it is advised to stop at the side of the road and get out to an open place
3. Listen to the radio and warning sirens, and adhere to the instructions of the concerned authorities
4. Stick to a specific gathering point with the rest of the people and not move to more than one place