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Essential Safety Rules for Earthquake Preparedness

Learn about primary and secondary effects of earthquakes, public safety rules, sea quakes, epidemics, debris clearance, and more. Follow precautions and safety rules before, during, and after an earthquake to protect lives and property. Be prepared and stay safe!

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Essential Safety Rules for Earthquake Preparedness

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  1. EARTHQUAKESPrimary & Secondary EffectsPUBLIC SAFETY RULES

  2. Earthquake Effects Ground Shaking

  3. Earthquake Effects Ground Shaking

  4. Earthquake EffectsGround Shaking

  5. Earthquake Effects Ground Shaking

  6. Earthquake Effects Ground Shaking

  7. Earthquake Effects Surface Faulting

  8. Earthquake Effects Liquefaction

  9. SECONDARY EFFECTS OF EARTHQUAKES • Earthquake induced fires. • Hazardous Material Spills. • Landslides • Tsunami. • Communication Failures. • Epidemics. • Huge amount of debris • Changes of river course.

  10. Earthquake Effects - Landslides

  11. Earthquake Effects - Fires

  12. Earthquake Effects - Tsunamis 2 1 3

  13. SEA QUAKES Peninsula with faults

  14. EPIDEMICS

  15. DISPOSAL OF DEAD

  16. DEBRIS CLEARENCE

  17. CHANGES IN RIVER COURSE

  18. Seismic Waves

  19. M5 M6 M7 Earthquake Magnitude

  20. Earthquake Magnitude Scale

  21. Nagpur Earthquake Location

  22. Longitude Latitude

  23. Problems for SAR Teams • Assess the magnitude of the calamities. • Collect information both official & non official agencies for relief works. • Ascertain resources available for relief ops.

  24. Problems for SAR Teams..... • Coordination of various agencies for : • Evolving a common programme of work. • Drawing up operations plans • Providing facilities like training of volunteers. • Establish liaison between Central & State Governments, Local authorities & Social Welfare Organisiations.

  25. PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY RULES

  26. CAUSES OF DAMAGE TO HUMAN LIFE • Falling bricks/stones & plaster • Splintering glass • Toppling furniture, collapsing walls • Rock and land slides on mountains • Fallen power lines • Sea waves generated • Fires • Panicky human actions

  27. SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS • Open area is safer • Move away from falling debris, chimneys, over head tanks • Rushing out through staircase is dangerous • Switch off the lights, power supply & gas connection

  28. SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS • Move away from glassed windows & doors • Stand behind an inside doorway • Crouch under a desk, table or bench • Don’t stay inside large unsupported halls

  29. SAFETY RULES-BEFORE • Predict the hazards • Place large/heavy objects on ground • Avoid stocks of glass & crystal ware on top • Anchor overhead lighting fixtures • Construct earthquake resistant buildings and follow building codes • Know your local ER/CD set-up

  30. SAFETY RULES-DURING • Remain calm, Plan actions & consequences, Rescue others • If indoors watch for falling objects/debris • Stay away from glass windows, mirrors, chimneys

  31. SAFETY RULES-DURING…. • Get under a table, desk or bed in a corner • Do not run outside • If outside move to open area, avoid high buildings, power poles • If in vehicle, stop in safe place in open area

  32. SAFETY RULES-AFTER • Check for injured persons • Check for fires • Wear shoes in all areas • Check utility lines & appliances for damage • Do not use matches,lighters, switches if any gas leak

  33. SAFETY RULES-AFTER… • Do not eat/drink anything from open • Do not spread rumours • Assist CD & HG, Fire service, Police • Do not crowd in to damaged areas

  34. ANY QUESTIONS

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