Well, the bitter reality of our
life is that we can never know about any uncertainty. We cannot stop any
natural disaster to come. We can do nothing about any natural disaster like
earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, and floods. But, we should prepare ourselves
to deal with natural disasters. Therefore, we are writing to you with some
preparedness about an earthquake. You should know about first-aid and what
precautions you should take when an earthquake strikes. You should prepare your
kids what to do when an earthquake strikes. You should know about shutting-off
all the utility valves at home. You should prepare an evacuation plan,
emergency kit, survival kit, and survival food. No matter in what area you are
living, you always prepare yourself and kids about any uncertainty. You and
your family should know how fast you should move out of your house when an
earthquake strikes.
Well, an earthquake does not ring
a bell before striking. Thus, you need to prepare yourself all the time. Here
are some necessary tips regarding the preparation of an earthquake.
Hold a Family Meeting to Plan
Everything
Well, this is one of the most
considerable advice from us to you. When you are about to plan the
preparations, you should hold a family meeting. You should tell your kids that
this is a natural disaster that is uncertain. You cannot stop an earthquake,
but you can save yourself with some quick actions. First, you should be under
some sturdy frame or frame. Secondly, you should move out of the house as quick
as you can. You should clear all the queries of your family members in this
meeting. You should take your family's advice as well.
The First Move You Should Take
When an earthquake strikes, you
should move out of the house quickly. If you would not be able to do this, you
should hold a corner of the furniture and sit down. Do not walk until an
earthquake ends. But, the best move during an earthquake is evacuating your
house. If someone is sleeping during an earthquake, blow a loud voice and
inform them about the earthquake. Do not go inside the house until the danger
comes to an end. Stay in the ground after an earthquake strikes. Do not prefer
to stay under any roof or covered area. Tell your kids about running, staying,
and evacuating during an earthquake.
Turn off all the Utility Valves
at Home
The second step you should take
that is turning all the valves off in your home. It is very necessary to turn
off the main switch of electricity, the valve of water, and gas. If you will
not turn off the valves, the gas can burst. There could be a short circuit due
to electricity. However, you need to turn off all the main connection of
utilities. Moreover, tell your kids to too how to turn off all the main
connections and valves in the home.
Prepare your Emergency Kits and
Bags
You should have a ready to go
emergency bag at home all the time. Moreover, you should tell your kids where
this bag is kept and how to use the tools inside the bag. The emergency tool
bag should be accessible to you and your kids. You should have a planned place
where you want to move to. The place should be open and far from the buildings
and houses. Your emergency bad should have:
- Emergency contact list.
- Protection glasses.
- A whistle.
- Charged mobile Phones.
- Face masks.
- Emergency flashlights.
- Warm clothes.
Moreover, you should prepare for
aftershocks as well. You should have charged or battery-operated the radio. You
should listen to the news during an emergency continuously.