Preparation101


    Days by day, weeks by week, months by month, and years by year unexpected things that happen, we don't know what will happen in the future. As time goes by lots of unpredictable situation that we will encounter just like calamities. I as a student, make this kind of article about Preparation101 in order for us to get some knowledge about calamities. First let us defined what is Calamity? According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, Calamity define as a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering. There are different types of calamities; Earthquake, Floods, Wildfires, Storm, and etc. But this moment we will just focus on earthquakes. In January, we encounter two earthquakes in Mindanao. According to ABS-CBN News "Magnitude 6.4 quakes rocks in Davao Oriental". Philvolcs said, the tectonic quakes, earlier reported to be a magnitude 6.4, struck at 3:16 p.m and has a depth of 13 kilometers. Unpredictable right? that is why we should prepare for this kind of situation.

 Someone ask, "What will happen before a earthquake? well the answer is, most earthquakes happen where tectonic plates meet and glide against each other. Quakes occur when the frictional stress of the movement exceeds the strength of the rocks, causing a failure at a fault line. Violent displacement of the Earth's crust follows, leading to a release of elastic strain energy. 

What Should I Do Before, During, And After An Earthquake?

What to Do Before an Earthquake

• Make sure you have a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, and extra batteries at home.
• Learn first aid.
• Learn how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity.
• Make up a plan of where to meet your family after an earthquake.
• Don't leave heavy objects on shelves (they'll fall during a quake).
• Anchor heavy furniture, cupboards, and appliances to the walls or floor.
• Learn the earthquake plan at your school or workplace.

What to Do During an Earthquake

• Stay calm! If you're indoors, stay inside. If you're outside, stay outside.
• If you're indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table). Stay away from windows and outside doors.
• If you're outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or anything that might fall. Stay away from buildings (stuff might fall off the building or the building could fall on you).
• Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines and fire don't mix.
• If you're in a car, stop the car and stay inside the car until the earthquake stops.
• Don't use elevators (they'll probably get stuck anyway).

What to Do After an Earthquake

• Check yourself and others for injuries. Provide first aid for anyone who needs it.
• Check water, gas, and electric lines for damage. If any are damaged, shut off the valves. Check for the smell of gas. If you smell it, open all the windows and doors, leave immediately, and report it to the authorities (use someone else's phone).
• Turn on the radio. Don't use the phone unless it's an emergency.
• Stay out of damaged buildings.
• Be careful around broken glass and debris. Wear boots or sturdy shoes to keep from cutting your feet.
• Be careful of chimneys (they may fall on you).
• Stay away from beaches. Tsunamis and seiches sometimes hit after the ground has stopped shaking.
• Stay away from damaged areas.
• If you're at school or work, follow the emergency plan or the instructions of the person in charge.
• Expect aftershocks.

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