How To Prepare Earthquake(如何预防地震).ppt

How To Preparefor Earthquakes 第六小组制作 China is a country prone to geological disasters in recent decades have occurred in several large-scale earthquakes. 1978 Tangshan and 2008Wenchuan, 2009 Yushu. As we all know, the earthquake hazard is great, So we must learn more about “How To Prepare for Earthquakes” Goals Learn about earthquake hazards Learn some basic knowledge of earthquake Expand our knowledge Enhance mutual communication and progress Six Ways to Plan Ahead Check for Hazards in the Home Identify Safe Places Indoors and Outdoors Educate Yourself and Family Members Have Disaster Supplies on Hand Develop an Emergency Communication Plan Help Your Community Get Ready 1.Check for Hazards in the Home  Fasten shelves securely to walls. Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves. Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass in low. Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds. Brace overhead light fixtures. Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risks. Secure a water heater by strapping it to the wall studs and bolting it to the floor. Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects. Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves. 2.Identify Safe Places Indoors and Outdoors Under sturdy furniture such as a heavy desk or table.. Away from where glass windows, mirrors, pictures, or where heavy bookcases or other heavy furniture could fall over. In the open, away from buildings, trees, telephone and electrical lines. 3.Educate Yourself and Family Members  Learn more information on earthquakes from China Red Cross. Also read the How-To Series for information on how to protect your family from earthquakes. Teach all family members how and When to turn off gas, electricity, and water Teach children how and when to call 110 or 119, pol