What should I do when earth quake occurs ?

• Protect yourself

Protect your head with a helmet or cushion, and hide in a safe place, such as under a table. Running outside is potentially dangerous, because roof tiles and glass may fall on you.

• Extinguish flames

Major aftershocks can come after the smallest earthquakes. Calmly extinguish any nearby flames.

Caution!!

If you are cooking, oil or boiling water may spill during the quake. Under such circumstances, you should immediately distance yourself from the oil or water and extinguish the flames after the quake stops. Open your door and secure an escape route Earthquakes can warp buildings, especially apartment buildings, making it impossible to open doors and escape. Open doors and windows to secure an escape route and prevent yourself from becoming trapped. Be careful of broken glass You may injure your feet on broken glass and other objects. Prepare a flashlight and slippers near your bed so you will be able to move safely. Never return to your house Once you have evacuated, never return to the house to get money or possessions. You may become trapped under debris or caught in a fire. Try to avoid entering your house until safety is confirmed. Walk to your refuge area Many emergency vehicles, such as fire engines and ambulances, will be using roads during disasters. Obstructing emergency vehicles immediately increases the damage caused by a disaster. Never use cars during an earthquake. Avoid phone calls after a disaster Phone line usage jumps up during disasters because of people trying to confirm the safety of themselves or others. Please avoid unnecessary phone calls. When you want to confirm the safety of a person, or make conversations as short as possible. Calmly obtain accurate information False rumors and information can spread during disasters, leading to further confusion. Obtain accurate information from the TV or radio and don’t get tricked by misinformation.