What To Do Before An Earthquake Essay

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# What To Do When An Earthquake Happens
Being prepared for an earthquake can save lives and can help to keep order during a chaotic disaster. Sometimes earthquakes are unpredictable. Having a plan in case of an earthquake and knowing life saving techniques helps people to be protected against the dangers that occur during earthquakes.

Prevention (What To Do Before An Earthquake)
If you live in an area that is at risk of having earthquakes it is important to take precautionary measures to protect your home and the people who live within it. One of the main reasons buildings collapse during earthquakes is because they aren't build structurally sound. If you have the ability to build or renovate your house then talk with architects about building …show more content…

• Talk to your family and have an emergency plan for earthquakes. • Have a plan for after an earthquake. • Walk around your house and determine the safest spots to take shelter • During an earthquake take shelter in doorways, under tables, under a bed or mattress, or out in your yard where no electrical lines, trees, or buildings can fall on you. • Find information about earthquakes from posters, billboards, social media, or internet searches.

Earthquakes can be dangerous and no laughing matter. If a person suspects an earthquake is happening they should take shelter immediately. If an earthquake plan exists then individuals should follow the plan and encourage their family members and friends to follow along. It is important to stay calm and collected during a natural disaster. Panicking can be dangerous and can cause people to get hurt. There are many places inside a home that are protected like under a mattress or in a doorway away from heavy or falling objects.

An Earthquake Is Happening! What To Do... • Get down on the ground and crawl to shelter in a safe place when nothing can fall and crush you. It might be hard to walk due to the shaking of the ground. Crawling helps you be more stable when you move from one spot to

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