If you are indoor
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| Seek shelter beneath a
sturdy desk or table and hold onto the legs. |
| Turn off gas cookers,
stoves and gas hot water heaters. |
| Turn the gas off at the
source (at the valve). |
| Extinguish all fires immediately. |
| Open a door or window
and secure an exit route. |
| Do not rush outdoors. |
| Do not use elevators. |
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If you are outdoors
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| Cover your
head with a brief case etc., and stay away
from buildings. |
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Stay out of narrow streets. |
| Stay away
from vending machines, cement-block walls,
and river banks. |
| Stay away from
coastal areas, because of the possibility
of tidal waves. |
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Once the Earthquake Subsides
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| Obtain accurate
information from the radio or other sources
and remain calm. Do not be misled by false
rumor. |
| Stay away
from cracked buildings and cement-block
walls. Confirm the safety status of your
neighbors. |
| Help anyone
who is trapped beneath a building or otherwise
unable to reach safety. |
| Administer
first-aid to injured people. |
| Aid elderly
or physically handicapped people. |
| If fire breaks
out, cooperate with other people to extinguish
it swiftly. |
| When evacuating
an area damaged by an earthquake, turn off
all gas valves, check for any gas leaks
and then switch all circuit breakers off. |
| Use the telephone
sparingly and do not drive, so you do not
hamper rescue and relief efforts. |
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