What should we do in the event of an earthquake?

• April 30, 2024

Again he trembled again in Mexico and that is how you must act ...

What to do?

Faced with this type of telluric movements, it is important to know how to act. The Secretary of Civil Protection of the Federal District in conjunction with the National Center for Disaster Prevention (CENAPRED), gives the following advice:

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Before

• Check that the gas, water and electricity installations are in good condition. Where possible, use flexible connections.
• Store supplies (canned food and boiled water) may be necessary.
• Have emergency telephone numbers, first aid kit, if possible a portable radio and a battery-powered flashlight
• Identify the safest places of real estate, the main and alternative exits. Verify that the exits and corridors are free of obstacles.
• Fixed to the wall: shelves, paintings, cabinets, shelves, mirrors and bookshelves.
• Avoid placing heavy objects on top of these.
• Secure the lamps and lamps firmly to the ceiling.
• Make sure everyone, especially children. Have an identification with you. If possible, telephone number and blood type.

During

• Keep calm, do not let panic take over. Reassure the people around you.
• Cover the head with both hands by placing it next to the knees.
• Do not use the elevators.
• Stay away from objects that may fall, slip or break.
• Do not hurry to leave, the earthquake lasts only a few seconds and it may end before you have achieved it.
• If possible, close the gas taps, turn down the main power switch and avoid lighting cigars, fires or any source of fire.

After

• Check if there are injuries, fires or leaks of any kind, if so, call the emergency services.
• Use the phone only for emergency calls.
• If it is necessary to evacuate the property, do it calmly, with care and order, follow the instructions of the authorities.
• Do not light cigarettes, cigarettes, do not use electrical appliances until you are sure there are no gas leaks.
• Carry out a thorough review of your home and furniture. Do not use it if it presents serious damage.
• Cleans spilled liquids or debris that are dangerous.
• Stay away from damaged buildings and avoid traveling where there is considerable damage.
• Do not consume food or drinks that may have been in contact with broken glass or a contaminant.

Source: National Center for Disaster Prevention and Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Federal District, if you need more information, go to the official sites of these agencies.

Life triangles

When a building collapses, the weight of the roof falls on the objects or furniture crushing them, but there is an empty space next to them: the life triangle .

The bigger the object, the heavier and stronger, the less it will compact. The less it is compacted by the weight, the greater the empty space or hole next to it, the greater the possibility that the person who is using that empty space will not be hurt.

If you are in your bed during the night and an earthquake happens simply roll to the ground. An empty space exists around the bed.

If you are in your vehicle, get out of this vehicle quickly and drop to the side, the same car can save your life in case of a collapse.

Video Medicine: 10 Ways to Survive an Earthquake, According to Experts (April 2024).