An earthquake can be frightening. Luckily, there are things you can do to help you and your loved ones get through an emergency. Red Cross has many resources that will help with anxiety, fear, and anger. The Public Health Agency of Canada offers information that will help you manage stress, panic, or depression.
What to Do after an Earthquake
Depending on where you live, you may be able either to stay inside or go outside during an earthquake. If you are outside, find a nearby safe place to lie down and cover your head and neck with your hands or a blanket. If you are inside, crawl beneath a sturdy piece of furniture or table that is heavy enough to support you.
What to do during an Earthquake
If you are not at home, turn on the radio and listen for instructions. Avoid stairways and windows, which can be dangerous in an earthquake.
Make sure you turn off any gas, water, or electricity. If you lose power, use a battery-powered flashlight or other form of portable lighting. Keep emergency supplies safe.
Prepare an Emergency Kit
Consider putting together an emergency kit for large families. This will allow you to be prepared in the event of a power outage or if you are unable to use your phone. This can include bottled drinking water, canned foods, flashlights, batteries, first aid kits, a fire extinguisher, and a copy of your Emergency Plan.
A list of emergency contacts should be kept up-to-date and programmed into your phone. You should always have several chargers for your cell phone and subscribed to text alert services offered by the state and local governments.
A first aid class is offered by a health and safety organization, such as the Red Cross or American Heart Association. This will help you remember what to do when an earthquake strikes and will be helpful if you need to provide medical care.
What to do in an Earthquake
If you do not have somewhere safe to sleep, cover your head and neck by laying down with a blanket. Use a sturdy object such as a desk or table to cover you. Crawl underneath the sturdy item, and hold on to it with both hands.
These actions will become an automatic response if you practice them. Call 911 immediately if you are hurt.
What to Do During an Aftershock
Although aftershocks are not as violent as the main earthquake, they can still cause serious damage. They can strike minutes, days, weeks, or even months after the main quake.
They may also trigger landslides, flooding and tsunamis that wash over coastlines. If you live near the coast, it is a good idea to move inland and/or to higher ground until authorities give their approval.
Avoid heavy items, especially bookshelves, in your home. They could fall on people and cause them to be crushed in an earthquake. Before you enter your home, make sure to inspect for structural damage.
FAQ
What should you do in a survival situation
It's impossible to spend too much time thinking about what you should say next. Prepare for everything. It is important to be able to quickly react to any unexpected problems.
You should also be prepared to think outside the box if you're in a difficult situation.
In a survival situation, you'll probably face problems like:
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You feel trapped in remote locations
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Getting lost
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Food supplies are limited
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Water running low
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Facing hostile people
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Face to face with wild animals
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Finding shelter
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Predators can be defeated
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Making fire
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Tools
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Building shelters
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Hunting
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* Fishing
How to remain calm and composed in a survival situation
Calmness and patience will serve you well in most situations. It's easy to panic in a survival situation, especially if you are stranded somewhere far from civilization. But staying calm and patient will allow you to deal with whatever happens.
It's important to remember that you cannot change the outcome of a situation. You only have control of how you react. You can feel good about yourself, even if your goals weren't met.
If you find yourself in a survival scenario, it is important to remain calm and collected. This requires being mentally and physical prepared.
Mental preparation means setting realistic expectations and setting clear goals.
Physical preparation is ensuring you have enough food for the rescue and water.
Once you've done those two things, you can relax and enjoy the experience.
What is your best survival tool in the event you lose everything?
The compass is a tool that tells us where north is. It also shows us how far we have traveled from our starting point. The compass will not always point you in the right direction if there are mountains nearby. However, if you're in a flat area, the compass should be able to show you the way.
If you don’t have a map or compass, an object like a stone or tree could be used as a reference. Although you would still need to locate a landmark to guide yourself, at least you would know where north is.
What is your best survival tip for the future?
It is essential to be calm in order to survive. If you panic, you'll make mistakes and die.
How can I find the right knife for me?
It is not easy to choose the right knife for you. There are so numerous brands out there that claim they are the best.
Which one is the best? How do you choose?
First, think about the type of tasks you will be using your knife for.
Do you want to chop wood, skin animals, slice bread or chop vegetables?
Your knife is it intended for hunting, fishing, or both? Is it meant for camp cooking or kitchen cutting?
Is it going to be used to open bottles or cans of beer? Will you be opening packages or boxes?
Does your knife have to be strong enough?
You might want to clean it after each use. Are you planning to wash it often?
Is it necessary to keep its edge over time?
What is the most important item for survival?
Food is the most vital thing for survival. You also need shelter from the elements, which are not as essential as food. If you don’t eat, it will be difficult to live long.
Statistics
- In November of 1755, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.0 and a maximum intensity of VIII occurred about 50 miles northeast of Boston, Massachusetts. (usgs.gov)
- Not only does it kill up to 99.9% of all waterborne bacteria and parasites, but it will filter up to 1,000 liters of water without the use of chemicals. (hiconsumption.com)
- We know you're not always going to be 100% prepared for the situations that befall you, but you can still try and do your best to mitigate the worst circumstances by preparing for a number of contingencies. (hiconsumption.com)
- Without one, your head and neck can radiate up to 40 percent of your body heat. (dec.ny.gov)
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How To
How do you dress a wound?
Learning how to treat a wound takes time. You need to be familiar with basic information such as anatomy, medical instruments, and physiology. It is possible to injure yourself if you don’t have enough experience dressing wounds. However, if you want to dress a wound, you should follow these steps:
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Clean the wound thoroughly. You must ensure that there are no foreign objects or dirt in the wound. Put gauze around the wound once you have cleaned it. Be sure to clean your hands after you have cleaned the wound.
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Apply pressure. Do not forget to place two fingers on the wound's edge. Use your fingertips to press down gently, but firmly. This step stops bleeding.
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You must properly cover the wound. Sterile bandage material must be applied to the wound. There are several options available for sterile bandages: nonwoven material, surgical tape, adhesive strips and cotton. Keep applying pressure until the wound heals completely.
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After treatment, continue to monitor the wound. Watch for signs of infection, including redness, swelling, pus, fever, and pain. These symptoms indicate that the wound has become infected. This is a sign that the wound has become infected.
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Regularly remove the bandage. Change the bandage every day or whenever there is any sign of infection.
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Wash the wound area with soap and warm water. Follow the directions on your package. Do not use alcohol because it may dry up the wound.
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Avoid scratching the wound. The wound may bleed once more if you scratch it.
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Take care when you are bathing. Bathing increases the risk of getting an infection.
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Always take good care of the wound. As you heal from surgery, your body temperature will rise. High temperatures could cause problems. It is important to keep the wound dry and cool.
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Get help if necessary. Call 911 if you feel unwell.