Big earthquakes occur without much, if any, warning, so it’s recommended that you drop to the floor as soon as it hits. A small earthquake could turn into a big earthquake in a split-second; it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Do not: Run outside. You’re more likely to get injured trying to get out of the building than staying put. Head for a doorway. Hiding under a doorway is a myth. You’re safer under a table than you are under a doorway, especially in modern houses. Run to another room to get under a table or other piece of furniture.
Run outside. You’re more likely to get injured trying to get out of the building than staying put. Head for a doorway. Hiding under a doorway is a myth. You’re safer under a table than you are under a doorway, especially in modern houses. Run to another room to get under a table or other piece of furniture.
Many injuries are caused when people leave their bed and walk across broken glass with their bare feet.
Be careful when you do go outside. Walk, do not run, in case of violent aftershocks. Collect yourself in an area without wires, buildings, or crevasses in the earth. Do not use elevators for egress. The power can go out, causing you to be trapped. Your best bet is to use the stairwell if it’s free. Plus, the elevator likely has a Seismic mode which stops the elevator and renders itself inoperable after an earthquake.
Do not: Go under a doorway. People under doorways are commonly crushed to death if the door jamb falls under the weight of the earthquake’s impact. Go upstairs to get under a piece of furniture. Stairs and staircases are dangerous places to tread during an earthquake, as they could collapse or break without notice.
Go under a doorway. People under doorways are commonly crushed to death if the door jamb falls under the weight of the earthquake’s impact. Go upstairs to get under a piece of furniture. Stairs and staircases are dangerous places to tread during an earthquake, as they could collapse or break without notice.
There are several problems with the triangle of life technique. First, it’s difficult to know where triangles of life form, since objects in a quake move up and down as well as laterally. Second, scientific studies tell us that most deaths in earthquakes are linked to falling debris and objects, not falling structures. [4] X Research source The triangle of life is predominantly based on earthquakes that cause structures, not objects, to fall. Many scientists believe that it’s also more likely to sustain injuries trying to move somewhere instead of staying put. [5] X Research source The triangle of life theory advocates moving to safe areas over staying put.
Do not light a match or a lighter. Leaking gas or other flammable chemicals may accidentally light on fire. Do not move about or kick up dust. Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or piece of clothing. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.
If there’s just been an earthquake and its epicenter is in the ocean, there’s a good chance you’ll have to be on the lookout for tsunamis.
