Are you prepared for one or more earthquakes? -Yes, there have been several in the last week, although you may not have noticed them-. Perhaps praying to the saint of your choice is an option, but you must be prepared for the uncertainty of natural disasters.
We ran away? We’restayinghome? What happens if I drive a car? Today we bring you some of them Recommendations so that you can be as careful as possible District.
Earthquake in California
The state of California is one of the states with the highest earthquake risk. The reason? The crossed by the famous San Andreas Fault from Mexico.
This creates tectonic plates underneath West Coast, Southern and Central United States They are the first areas to feel a strong earthquake – or even an earthquake – if it occurs.
It’s better to prevent
In this life, natural disasters do not stop anyone. How can we reduce its impact? The California government makes the app available to all residents Earthquake warning California, which warns you before the earthquake is felt. Download here.
Come on Centers for Risk and Disease Control They also focus on prevention and recommend having an emergency kit on hand, among other safety measures.
I identified that well Safety zones at home is another recommendation. Could this wall save you or would it be the first to fall on you?
“The cause of most deaths and injuries in an earthquake is the fall of building materials and heavy objects such as bookshelves, cabinets and heaters.”
-CDC
Does practicing an exercise help? Yes! Gather your family or the people you live with to plan a course of action. This also includes a meeting point in case the earthquake separates them.
What to do in an earthquake?
Let’s say you’re completely relaxed and you hear the floor creaking, then you feel a huge jolt. The first mistake is to allow yourself to be carried away by fear. Try to remain calm at all times.
- Stay or leave the house? The CDC recommends staying indoors and away from windows, shelves, furniture or lamps that could fall.
- If you’re on the street, it’s best to stay outside and don’t try to enter anywhere. Avoid near poles, buildings, trees or power lines.
- Cover your head with your arms or a stable object
- As soon as the earthquake is over Follow the instructions of the security authorities. Be alert for possible aftershocks or tsunami risk.
