Earthquakes can change your life in an instant. Incorrect buildings cause more damage in earthquakes. In order to be protected from the effects of the earthquake, everyone from seven to seventy should be conscious about the earthquake.
THE LIFE TRIANGLE IS GREAT IMPORTANT
Within the scope of the “Disaster Prepared Turkey Project” of the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), the issues to be considered before, during and after the earthquake came to the fore. Accordingly, those inside the building at the time of the earthquake should definitely not panic and stay away from items such as unfixed cabinets, shelves and windows. It is important to create a “triangle of life” by crouching or lying down under a table supported by solid chairs, if any, or next to items that can provide protection, such as a full and bulky armchair, sofa, full chest.
WAIT TILL THE SHAKE GOES
By AFAD, “Protect your head with a protective material (pillow, book, etc.) or by taking it between your hands. Wait until the shaking subsides. Find a safe place, ‘kneel down, cover your head and neck, and hold on to a stable place to avoid falling. ‘. Stay where you are during the earthquake until the shaking stops.” warning has been made.
Since the majority of injuries occur while moving inside the building or trying to get out, it is necessary not to run towards the stairs or exits during an earthquake, to stay inside until the shaking is over and not to leave the building in the meantime. It is among the things that should be done to stay away from glass, windows, outward facing walls and doors, all kinds of items that may fall, such as lighting installations or fixtures, not to go to the balcony, not to jump from balconies and windows, and not to use elevators.
Except to report emergencies and fires, phones should not be used, electric buttons should not be touched, and electricity, gas and water valves should be turned off after the shaking has passed.
“DO NOT ENTER DAMAGED BUILDINGS UNTIL THE SHAKES ARE COMPLETELY DONE”
Among the warnings made by AFAD regarding the earthquake before, during and after the earthquake are as follows:
“One of the most important measures in earthquakes is knowing which parts of the houses are safer. While the rooms where the overturned objects are located are dangerous, you also need to protect yourself from the objects that will fall on your head during the earthquake. Therefore, it is vital to determine safe places in your home beforehand. After every major earthquake Aftershocks will definitely happen. Aftershocks become rare in time and their size decreases. Aftershocks can cause damage to damaged buildings. Therefore, do not enter damaged buildings until the tremors are completely over. If you are in an open area at the time of the earthquake, you can avoid the sea shore, power lines and poles, trees, other buildings and walls. must be avoided.”
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