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APRIL 2023 9th EDITION

WHAT TO DO DURING AND AFTER

AN EARTHQUAKE ?

Beren BAĞCI & Ecem AYDOĞDU (7th Hunters)

An earthquake is one of the most destructive
natural disasters. We don’t know when and where
it will happen. Earthquakes affect us in many ways.
So, we need to learn what to do and get ready for
a possible earthquake.

Our reactions during and after the earthquake may
vary according to our character and the severity of
the earthquake. But if we study and practice what
to do, we are sure we can manage to do what has
to be done.

What to Do During an Earthquake What to Do After an Earthquake

1-) DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON! 1-) Make sure you are safe.

2-) Stay indoors until the shaking stops. 2-) Then check if there are people around you who
need help.
3-) Stay away from windows.
3-) After earthquakes, fires may occur. Therefore,

4-) If you’re in bed, hold on and stay there, open the windows and doors and leave the
protecting your head with a pillow. building immediately.

5-) If you’re outdoors, find a clear spot away from 4-) Take your earthquake bag and go to your
buildings, trees and power lines. Then, drop to the neighborhood meeting point.
ground.
5-) Listen to the warnings on the radio and

6-) If you’re in a car, slow down and drive to a safe television.
place. Stay in the car until the shaking stops.
6-) Empty the roads for emergency vehicles.

7-) After every major earthquake, there will always
be aftershocks. Aftershocks can cause damage to
buildings. For this reason, damaged buildings
should not be entered until the tremors are
completely over. During aftershocks, what should
be done in the main earthquake should be done. If
there is anything of importance that you need from
a structure, be sure to take that during the
earthquake, not during an aftershock.

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