Why earthquake safety preventing measures should be taken long before any earthquake begins, there are certain rules you need to obey while the effective shaking takes place. Do not count on advice that you may have heard from anecdotal sources. When an earthquake is very violent, you cannot afford taking chances. Here are the emergency steps experts recommend, as part of the Drop, Cover and Hold On procedure.
Drop
When an earthquake starts, the shaking can be so violent that it can knock you down. You can prevent this from happening by dropping to your arms and knees as soon as you feel the first shakes. While this may seem like an exaggeration to you, the truth is that you have much more stability if you are helping yourself with both arms and legs. The intensity of the earthquake is likely to be more powerful than you imagine, and holding yourself steady on both your feet may be harder to achieve.
Cover
The second step you need to undertake when an earthquake starts is to cover your head, neck, and body to protect them from injury. If you cannot find a proper place to hide your entire body, such as a desk or a sturdy table, at least protect your head and neck. Specialists (Read more....)
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