These important tips from security experts can make a big difference…we invite you to share them with your loved ones.
DURING THE EARTHQUAKE:
- Control your fear, stay calm and remember what you need to do.
- Stay in safe areas of the place where you are. Stay where you are.
- Stay away from windows, mirrors and glass items that can break.
- Stay away from stoves, braziers, coffee makers, radiators or any hot utensils.
- If you are in a building, stay where you are; do not try to use elevators or stairs during the earthquake.
- If you are in your vehicle, drive as calmly as possible to a place that is away from bridges or overpasses and park.
- In public and crowded places (cinema, theatre, stadium, classroom) do not shout, run, push, leave calmly if the exit is not crowded; otherwise, stay in your own seat, placing your arms over your head and lowering your head towards your knees.
- Go to the established safety zones.
AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE:
- If you are trapped, stay calm and try to communicate with the outside world by making noise with an object.
- Do not use elevators and be careful with stairs; they may have been damaged by the earthquakes.
- Carefully inspect the damage; if it is serious, do not use the property.
- Do not light matches, candles or lighters until you are sure that there are no gas leaks or problems with the electrical system.
- Do not consume food and drinks that have been in contact with broken glass, debris, dust or any contaminant.
- Turn on the radio to stay informed.
- Follow the instructions of the rescue brigades or authorities.
- Remember that when a major earthquake occurs there are almost always aftershocks.
Our peace of mind and security when facing any event will depend on what we learn today about prevention.
And PLEASE… Do not use phones unnecessarily. ONLY FOR EMERGENCY CALLS.
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