Earthquake guide

Before, during, and after

an earthquake

Next, go to the safest spot previously identified. If you are at your house or at ground level, leave the building and go to an open space. On your way out, cover your head with your hands, stay away from objects that could slide, fall or break. Do not use elevators. Earthqueakes usually last a few seconds. After strong earthquakes, usually less intense earth shakes can be felt. Stay away from damaged buildings and deterorated areas

Firstly, talk to your family and agree to stay in one same room inside or stay outside. If it is required, do so calmly and in an orderly manner, following instructions from authorities. Secondly, pay attention during evacuation drills, which are commonplace in this city. Identify the most solid/safest spots in the building, main exits and emergency exits.

Finally, call for help if needed, and use the phone only for emergencies. Turn the radio on to get information and see wheter any area in the city has been affected.