DO’S AND DONT’S
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Insist upon earthquake resistant features while constructing/buying a house/flat.
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Ensure they comply with building byelaws and BIS codes.
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Consult an Engineer/Architect for retrofitting your house to
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A common meeting point inside the city and a contact outside the city should be identified and known to all members.
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List important telephone numbers and keep a torch, water, transistor, first-aid kit and non-perishable food at a designated place. Keep family emergency kit ready.
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Train yourself in basic first aid. Form teams for first-aid; search and rescue etc. in your area and conduct preparedness drills for what to do in case of an event
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Keep calm and help others to keep calm. Do not panic.
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If you are at home or inside of a building: Protect yourself by ducking under s sturdy table or an elevated bed, and staying there until the shaking stops. Turn off electricity and gas.
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If you are on the road in a built up area:Immediately move away from buildings, slopes, streetlights, power lines, hoardings, fly-overs etc. into open spaces.Do not run or wander; keep the roads free for movement.
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If you are driving:Stop the vehicle away from the buildings, slopes and electric cables; come out of the vehicle, hold it and stay by its side
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Keep calm and expect aftershocks.
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Check if you or anyone else is hurt.Use first-aid and
wait for medical help. -
Do not move seriously injured people.
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Do not turn-on electrical appliances and gas.
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Check your house/building for damages.
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Do not waste water and do not block telephone lines.
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Do not spread rumours and don’t panic.
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Volunteer to help.
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Keep the streets clear for emergency services.
- Do not turn on the gas again if you turned it off; let the gas company do it.
- Do not use matches , lighters ,camp stoves or electrical
equipments ,appliances until you are sure there are no gas leaks .They may create a spark that could ignite leaking gas and cause an explosion and fire . - Do not use your telephone except for a medical or fire emergency .You could tie up the lines needed for emergency response. If the phone does’nt work send someone for help .
- Do not expect fire fighters ,police or paramedics to help you .They may not be available.