Preparedness for Disaster“Earthquake”

DYNAMIC INSTITUTION OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT

What is Disasters?Nobody expects an emergency or disaster – especially one that affects, the simple truth is that emergencies and disasters can strike anyone, anytime, and anywhere.

The best way to protect our self/family, our students/ staffs/ workers, and our business is to expect the unexpected. And develop a well designed emergency action plan/drills and training to guide us when immediate action is necessary.

The best way is to prepare yourself to respond to an emergency before it happens, so it is important to do so in advance, when you have time to be thorough.

Are You Prepared?

What if an earthquake struck our community?

What is an Earthquake?An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the earth's surface.

Earthquakes may occur at any time with little or no advanced warning.

An earthquake’s magnitude or “energy release” is measured on the Moment magnitude (Mw) scale.

How to Recognize Earthquake Magnitude?

Felt by instruments only

Felt by sensitive people and sensitive animals

Felt by many people

Felt by everyone; pictures fall off of walls

Damage

Destruction of nearby communities

Some Hazards of an Earthquake

Structures to collapse (buildings, bridges, dams, etc.)

Damage to utilities (gas, electric, phone, etc.) Landslides Flash floods Fires Sea waves

(Tidal waves and Tsunamis) Liquefaction (Building tilt/sink )

Earthquake ResponseWhile the signal is ongoing, move away from windows, glass and unfastened objects. Everyone should perform “drop, cover and hold” under tables, desks or chairs until the “shaking” signal stops. School bags can be used to protect head where sufficient number of desks are not available or where there are no desks at all. If outdoors, find a spot away from buildings, trees, streetlights, power lines, and overpasses.If in a vehicle, drive to a clear spot and stop.

Remember

What Should You Do After an Earthquake?

Check the safety of yourself and your family.

Expect aftershocks.

If you smell gas, turn it off.

Extinguish small fires.

Inspect home for damage.

Help neighbors.

Tune to Emergency Alert System (EAS).

DO’S AND DON’TSA.  Before an earthquake:Follow and advocate local safe building codes for earthquake resistant construction.Follow and advocate upgrading poorly built structures.Make plan and preparation for emergency relief.Identify the medical centers, fire fighting stations, police posts and organize relief society of your area.Know the electric and water shut off locations in your house.Heavy objects, glasses, cutlery should be kept in lower shelves.

DO’S AND DON’TSB.  During an earthquake: Keep calm and reassure others.During the event, the safest place is an open space, away from buildings.If you are indoors, take cover under a desk, table, bed or doorways and against inside alls and staircase. Stay away from glass doors, glass panes, windows or outside doors. Do not rush to go out of the building, to avoid stampede.If you are outside, move away from buildings and utility wires.

DO’S AND DON’TSB.  During an earthquake: (continued)Once in the open, stay there till the vibrations stops.If you are in a moving vehicle, stop as quickly as possible and stay in the vehicle.Free all pets and domestic animals so that they can run outside.Do not use candles, matches or other open flames. Put out all fires.

DO’S AND DON’TSC.   After an earthquake: Keep stock of drinking water, foodstuff and first-aid equipment in accessible place.Do not spread and believe rumours.Turn on your transistor or television to get the latest information/bulletins and aftershock warnings.Provide help to others and develop confidence.Attend the injured persons and give them aid, whatever is possible and also inform hospital.Be prepared for aftershocks as these may strike.

DO’S AND DON’TSC.   After an earthquake: (continued)Close the valve of kitchen gas stove, if it is on. If it is closed, do not open. Do not use open flames.Do not operate electric switches or appliances, if gas leaks are suspected.Check water pipes, electric lines and fittings. If damaged, shut off the main valves. Do not touch live wires of electricity.If needed, open doors and cup boards carefully as objects may fall.

Quiz The class A extinguisher is used for

putting out metal fires. True or False

Name two potential fire hazards in your School__________________ and __________________.

If someone is on fire, it is best to use an extinguisher on the person. True or False

Describe the first two things you should do if you spot a fire: ______________ and ______________.

Quiz (cont.)

What is the most dangerous habit to have when working with flammable chemicals?

Prior to evacuating out the nearest exit, you should _________________________

Which type of natural disaster is most likely to strike your community?

Summary

Proper training is a key component of a safe

response.

Understand how to prevent emergencies

Understand emergency response

Only use fire-fighting equipment if trained

Know your role in an Emergency

Apply this information (also applies at home)

About Training Provider

Why This Training Tool Was Created

This training tool was created by the “DYNAMIC

Institution of Skill Development” in public and

society safety interest, so that people can aware and

mitigate the loss of disaster

THANK YOU!

Prepared by Mohammad NaushadContact- www.dynamicskilldev.comEmail- go.dynamicskill@gmail.com