Earthquakes safety

Greece

1.Be informed about the earthquake, the seismicity of the area and protective measures

2.Have a discussion with the members of your family and point out the well-protected places in each area of the house, how to switch the power off, which telephone numbers are useful in case of emergency (eg European Emergency Number 112), which is the nearest safe area to shelter in and regroup after an earthquake.

3.Have essential first-aid supplies like a first-aid kit,a portable radio,a flashlight, etc.

4.Ensure that your house is safe. Pinpoint and minimize thenumber of high-risk areas in it. Place any heavy or fragile items on low shelves. Secure bulky furniture, lamps, ceiling fans etc. on the walls. Avoid hanging heavy items on the walls above the bed. Repair existing damages in the building like leaks, cracks.

5.Take part in emergency drills.

Estonia

Italy

Depending on when and how they were designed, built, and furnished, existing school buildings may have weaknesses that make them more vulnerable to earthquakes. Check with your local experts to find out whether, and for how long, your schools have been subject to building codes containing seismic design provisions.

It is also important to know whether and for how long local seismic code provisions have addressed nonstructural building components ( light fixtures, suspended ceilings, windows, partitions). Nonstructural seismic weaknesses can prove particularly dangerous, costly, and disruptive in schools.

Have an earthquake readiness plan.

Safety training for staff and earthquake curricula for students should emphasize safe places to "drop, cover, and hold on" during earthquake shaking and safe locations where people can rendezvous when the shaking has stopped and it is safe and advisable to evacuate.

Periodic earthquake drills should be held to give students and staff opportunities to practice what they have learned and condition themselves to react spontaneously and safely when the first jolt or shaking is felt.

Build Disaster Resilience in the Community With their capacity to inform, empower, and motivate the citizens of tomorrow, schools have unique opportunities to broaden popular awareness and understanding of earthquake hazards and of how to reduce the risks that these hazards pose for individuals, families, organizations, and schools.

Portugal

• Keep a supply of canned food, an up-to-date first aid kit, water, dust masks and goggles, and a working battery-operated radio and flashlights in an accessible place.

• Know how to turn off your gas and water mains;

• Attach heavy shelves or furniture, gas bottles, vases and flower pots to the walls of your home;

• Practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On! Plan and practice how to Drop to the ground, Cover your head and neck with your arms, and if a safer place is nearby that you can get to without exposing yourself to flying debris, crawl to it and Hold On to maintain cover;

• Consult a structural engineer to evaluate your home and ask about updates to strengthen areas that would be weak during an earthquake;

• Have a fire extinguisher at home. Learn to use it and do a periodic review;

• Free the exits and the corridors of furniture and other objects;

Reunion

If you live in area with sysmic activity , think about taking some precautions

Find the points of stopping the gas,water and electricity Fix down appliances,and heavy furniture so they aren't projeted or reversed. Study the opportunity to assess the vulnerability diagnostic of your building and, maybe how to make it stronger Take the correct action with your phone on emergency situation

Romania

Turkey