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EARTHQUAKE Earthquakes
SAFETY
An Earthquake is the ground
By: Nathanael James B. Insigne Emergency Contacts shaking caused by a sudden
slip on a fault.
10 - Macedonia
Get in Touch Magnitude is the energy
released by the earthquake at
the focus.
(046) 481 8000 - De La Salle University The Intensity of an
Medical Center earthquake is the strength of
the earthquake as seen and
(046) 884-6131 - BFP Dasma FS felt by the people in a certain
locality.
(02) 426-1468 to 79 - PHIVOLCS Earthquakes can result in the
ground shaking, soil
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liquefaction, landslides,
(02) 912-2665 - NDRRMC fissures, avalanches, fires and
(02) 912-5668 tsunamis.
References:
https://www.mtu.edu/geo/community/seismology/learn/earthquake-take-action/
https://x.com/phivolcs_dost/status/1392324619453964296?lang=en
https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/earthquake-facts-earthquake-
fantasy#:~:text=An%20earthquake%20is%20the%20ground,we%20feel%20during%20an%
20earthquake.
https://www.who.int/health-
topics/earthquakes#:~:text=An%20earthquake%20is%20a%20violent,%2C%20avalanches%
2C%20fires%20and%20tsunamis.
https://www.earthquakecountry.org/step6/
Before an Earthquake After an Earthquake
What should you do before an Earthquake? What should you do before an Earthquake?
Prepare a First-aid kit, a battery
powered radio, flashlight, and extra Check yourself and others for
injuries. Give first-aid to those
batteries.
who need it.
Fasten shelves, desks, and other Turn on the radio, only use
movable furniture to the wall or phones for emergencies.
floor.
Make a plan with your family in case
of emergency
Stay out of damaged buildings.
Be careful of broken glass,
debris, and chimneys.
During an Earthquake
DROP, COVER, AND ROLL Steer clear of beaches.
Flashlight & Radio Drop, Cover, and Hold to minimize
Tsunamis can occur after the
ground stops shaking
injuries that might happen.
Drop to the ground.
Cover by getting under a sturdy piece
First-Aid Kit of furniture. Follow the emergency
Hold on until the Shaking stops. evacuation plan of your house,
company, school, or other
establishments.
Fastening Expect aftershocks.
Move to an evacuation shelter
Furniture only if the building you reside in
has been damaged.
Creating an
Evacuation Plan
