The devastating earthquake in Turkey shocked the entire world and claimed the lives of thousands. Unfortunately, it's impossible to prevent a natural disaster, but everyone needs to know basic safety rules.
A devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria has claimed the lives of thousands and caused widespread destruction. The entire world is now faced with the question of how to protect itself and prepare for a natural disaster. We explain what to do during aftershocks, basic rules, and advice, and whether a cataclysm is a direct threat to Ukraine. An earthquake is a shock and vibration transmitted over long distances across the Earth's surface. According to statistics, an average of 58,000 earthquakes occur worldwide each year.
Unfortunately, scientists today cannot determine exactly where and when the next earthquake will occur, so it is necessary to be as prepared as possible and not panic.
What to do during an earthquake on the first or second floors: quickly leave the building and move to an open area. If you're above the second floor, you should:
- Leave corner rooms and stand in corner rooms and stand in corner rooms and stand in corner rooms and stand in corner rooms and stand in corner rooms and stand in corners of heavy objects; - hide under sturdy tables, near main walls or columns, cover your head with your hands; - leave the house when the first series of tremors ends; - if possible, turn off the water taps, gas and electricity. There are people in the room.
Attention!
When evacuating your home, avoid rushing to the stairs or elevator. Avoid creating a large crowd. Leave your home quickly but carefully. Also, beware of debris, electrical wires, and other hazards, and avoid tall structures, overpasses, bridges, and power lines. Avoid driving during an earthquake. For safety, it's best to travel on foot.
If you are in a car at the time of the tremors, you must: - stop, open the door; notify rescuers and medical personnel near the victims;
- If necessary, provide medical assistance.
Also, if you decide to evacuate your home knowing that an earthquake has occurred nearby.
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– take your documents, a small supply of food, water, and medications with you.
When leaving, do not use the elevator; walk instead. Move quickly but carefully, keeping your back to the walls, especially when descending stairs. Help elderly neighbors, people with disabilities, pregnant women, and anyone who is unable to care for themselves. A common problem with buildings in Turkey is the lack of earthquake-resistant construction. Unfortunately, most of the buildings that simply crumbled before the eyes of local residents were not prepared or reinforced. New homes in countries with seismic activity must be built to appropriate standards to withstand such disasters.