The 13th Anniversary Of The Wenchuan Earthquake: How To Save Oneself in An Earthquake?

Shock Escape Precautions

In the event of an earthquake in a public place where the masses gather, panic should be avoided, but an organized and rapid evacuation from multiple intersections should be carried out, otherwise it will cause disorder and cause casualties due to mutual crushing.

1. If you encounter an earthquake in a theater, gym, etc., stay calm, especially when there is a power outage on the spot, don’t shout, let alone crowd, squat on the spot or hide under the row of chairs. , Pay attention to avoid hanging objects such as chandeliers and fans, and protect the head with leather bags and other objects. After the earthquake, follow the instructions of the staff and evacuate in an organized manner.

2. During the earthquake, when you are in shopping malls, bookstores, exhibition halls, etc., you should choose sturdy counters, commodities (such as low furniture, etc.) or the edge of pillars, as well as squat on the inner corner of the wall, and use your hands or other things to protect your head. , Avoid glass doors and windows and glass shop windows, or squat in the passage, wait for the earthquake to subside, and evacuate in an orderly manner.

3. Students who are in class should quickly hold their heads, close their eyes, and hide under their desks under the instruction of the teacher. They must not run around or jump off the building. After the earthquake, they should evacuate the classroom in an organized manner and go to the nearest open area to avoid them. shock.

4. In the stadium where the game is being played, the game should be stopped immediately to stabilize the emotions of the audience, prevent chaos and crowding, and evacuate outside the stadium in an organized and step-by-step manner.

Outdoor Suspension Cheats

When encountering an earthquake outdoors, you should choose an open area on the spot, lie down or squat to avoid running around, and avoid crowded places and do not return indoors casually.

Keep away from cliffs, steep slopes, river banks and high-voltage lines. Avoid tall buildings or structures: buildings, especially buildings with glass curtain walls, cross street bridges, overpasses with high chimneys, and under water towers.

Avoid dangerous, high or hanging objects: transformers, utility poles, street lights, billboards, cranes, etc. Protect your head and avoid danger.

Avoid other dangerous places: narrow streets, dilapidated houses, dangerous walls, parapets, stacks of bricks, tiles and wood.