Things You Need To Do After an Earthquake

There is a list of things that you need to do after an earthquake strikes and these are some of them:

1. Check for damaged utilities – Inspect for leaking gas lines by smell only; do not use candles, matches, or other open flames. If you smell gas, open all windows and doors so gas can escape. Shut off the main valve at your gas meter, leave the house immediately, and notify authorities of the leak. Do not re-enter the house until repairs have been made and the dwelling has been declared safe. If water pipes are broken, shut off the main valve which brings water into the house. If the house is properly wired, internal trouble with the electricity is very unlikely. If there is a short circuit, turn off the electricity at the meter box. Source: CUSEC

2. Check for injuries

• Check your first aid kit or the front pages of your telephone book for detailed instructions on first aid measures.
• If a person is bleeding, put direct pressure on the wound. Use clean gauze or cloth, if available.
• If a person is not breathing, administer rescue breathing.
• If a person has no pulse, begin CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
• Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury.
• Cover injured persons with blankets or additional clothing to keep them warm.
• Get medical help for serious injuries.
• Carefully check children or others needing special assistance.

Source: Earthquake Country

3. Check your landline telephone for a dial tone, and your cellular phone for a signal – Phone lines are frequently overburdened after a disaster; only use the telephones to report immediate, life-threatening emergency conditions. The Red Cross recommends placing a very quick call to the contact person designated in your earthquake disaster plan. This person can keep track of your status and location, and keep you updated about others that have checked in from the disaster area.

• If you can access Twitter, (or any social media site) it can be one very fast and useful way to send out a message that you’re okay, to ask people to contact family members for you, to ask for accommodation or other help, etc. Source: WikiHow

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