This file is to help you and your family if earthquake occurs.

1. The Philippines is located in an area
known as the PACIFIC RING OF FIRE.
This is an area around the edges of the
Pacific Ocean where intense volcanic
and regularly experience strong
earthquakes, which are brought about
by the presence of active faults in the
area.

3. The occurrence of
an earthquake
remains uncertain

4. How can we prepare
for an impending
earthquake?

5. PRECAUTIONARY
MEASURES BEFORE,
DURING, AND AFTER AN
EARTHQUAKE

6. SAFETY MEASURES
BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE

7. Install latches on cupboard doors
to prevent them from opening
during a quake

8. Plan alternative commuting routes in case
an earthquake damage roads

9. Update home insurance policies to
adequately cover building costs
position replacement and injury
deductibles

10. Set up a family meeting location in
a safe area

11. Teach all family members basic first
aid, how to behave during a quake
and what to do after a quake

13. Do not put heavy
artwork, mirrors
or shelves over

14. Be sure both old and new buildings meet
earthquake construction requirements

15. Secure large appliances such
as, refrigerators, water
heaters, air conditioners and
of bulky items with straps,
bolts, and other stabilizing
methods

19. Firmly secure book cases,
artwork, mounted
televisions and other
objects to withstand as
much shaking as possible

24. SAFETY MEASURES
DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

25. Immediately seek a safe location such as in a
doorway, if you live in an old adobe house that
is not reinforce, beneath a table or desk or
along an interior wall away from windows or
hazardous object.

26. Cover the back of your head and your eyes to
minimize injury from flying debris

27. If outdoors, stay in open areas away from buildings,
power lines, trees, and other potential hazards.

28. DON’T PANIC! STAY CALM AND BRACE
YOURSELF

29. Do not take elevators during an earthquake

30. If cooking, turn off heating elements
immediately

31. If driving, stop quickly and safely and stay in the
vehicle. Do not stop near power lines, bridges,
overpasses, or other potentially dangerous
locations

32. SAFETY MEASURES
AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE

33. Be prepare for Tsunamis that occurs
after an Earthquake

34. Be prepare for aftershocks that
maybe stronger than the initial
joint

35. Tend injuries immediately and
summon emergency assistance if
necessary

36. Check for structural damage ,but do not enter a
building that shows damage or has visible cracks
in the wall or foundation

37. Wear shoes at all times to avoid stepping on
broken glasses

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