How to Survive an Earthquake (地震逃生技巧).ppt

Alittleknowledgeandafewprecautionarymeasurescanenormouslyincreaseyourchancesofsurvivinganearthquake-oranyothertypeofhazard.Thekeysareeducationandpreparinginadvance.Theearthquakesafetytipsbelowcouldmakealife-savingdifferenceifyoufindyourselfinanearthquakesituation.Investinyourpersonalsafetybystudyingbelow. 第一页，编辑于星期三：一点 一分。 Before the Earthquake Teach all members of your family about earthquake safety. This includes: 1) the actions you should take when an earthquake occurs 2) the safe places in a room such as under a strong desk, along interior walls 3) places to avoid such as near windows, large mirrors, hanging objects, heavy furniture and fireplaces 第二页，编辑于星期三：一点 一分。 Stock up on emergency supplies. These include: battery operated radio (and extra batteries), flashlights (and extra batteries), first aid kit, bottled water, two weeks food and medical supplies, blankets, cooking fuel, tools needed to turn off your gas, water and electric utilities. 第三页，编辑于星期三：一点 一分。 第四页，编辑于星期三：一点 一分。 Arrange your home for safety: Store heavy objects on lower shelves and store breakable objects in cabinets with latched doors. Don’t hang heavy mirrors or pictures above where people frequently sit or sleep. Anchor (fasten) heavy appliances and furniture such as water heaters, refrigerators and bookcases. Learn where the main turn-offs are for your water, gas and electricity. Know how to turn them off and the location of any needed tools. 第五页，编辑于星期三：一点 一分。 During the Earthquake If you are indoors, stay there. Quickly move to a safe location in the room such as under a strong desk, a strong table, or along an interior wall. The goal is to protect yourself from falling objects and be located near the structural strong points of the room. Avoid taking cover near windows, large mirrors, hanging objects, heavy furniture, heavy appliances or fireplaces. Do not use elevators. 第六页，编辑于星期三：一点 一分。 If you are cooking, turn off the stove and take cover.