When an earthquake comes, what will you do?

Someone has asked this question, and I have already answered it. Today I am talking about my views and feelings! !

At least I won’t panic and treat it rationally! !

1. Don't rush when a major earthquake occurs. A destructive earthquake lasts only 12 seconds on average from when people feel the vibration to when buildings are damaged. During this short period of time, you should make quick decisions to ensure safety based on the environment you are in. If you live in a bungalow, you can quickly run out the door. If you live in a building, do not jump off the building. You should immediately cut off the electric switch, turn off the gas, and temporarily evacuate to a small span such as the bathroom, or under a table, bed, etc., and evacuate quickly after the earthquake to prevent strong aftershocks. (When an earthquake comes, where should you hide? Another statement, I don’t know if it is correct. The teacher taught it wrong!!

Maybe you have read it, let me remind you again when an earthquake comes , where are you hiding? If you hide under the table or under the bed according to the method taught by our teachers when we were young, then I must tell you that your casualty rate is as high as 98%! The American International Search and Rescue Captain teaches you the correct hiding position. Doug Karp is the American International Search and Rescue Captain. Since 1985, he and his team members have participated in the relief work of 79 major disasters around the world. He has climbed into nearly 700 buildings that collapsed due to earthquakes and explosions to search for trapped survivors and the remains of victims. In addition to participating in the Kobe earthquake in Japan and the Oklahoma City federal building bombing in the United States two years ago. He has never been absent from the rescue and search work, and the major disaster relief in the international news for the past 12 years. Before he left China on the 19th of this month, in addition to the Search and Rescue Corps of the Republic of China inviting him to give a speech, the American Institute in Taiwan and the Canadian Economic and Trade Office in China He was also invited to teach U.S. and Canadian diplomats how to survive when a building collapses.

When Chinese people were growing up, teachers always told students to hide under their desks during earthquake drills. Doug was impressed. After knowing this, he anxiously urged: Don't hide under the table or bed, but hide next to the table and bed in a lower height than the table and bed. The earthquake escape video co-produced by the university explains why you should not hide under the table to avoid earthquakes. With the help of the Turkish government, the production unit blasted an abandoned building to simulate the collapse of the building during an earthquake. The staff first Based on "common sense", ten mannequins were placed under tables, beds and other furniture; he and his search and rescue team also placed ten mannequins next to tables, beds and other furniture. After the de-tona-tor detonated, the building became a collapsed building. He and the search and rescue team found twenty mannequins in sequence. Eight of the ten mannequins under the table and bed were crushed and completely destroyed. One of them even had its head, body, and feet broken into three parts; He explained that when the ceiling of a building collapses due to a strong earthquake, it will crush tables, beds and other furniture. If people hide in it, the consequences will be disastrous. If people hide next to the furniture in a low posture, Furniture can absorb the force of collapsing objects first, allowing people on the side to gain survival space. Doug said that even if you encounter an earthquake while driving, you should get out of the car quickly. Many people who died in the parking lot during the earthquake were killed in the car. He was crushed to death, but the person between the two cars was not injured at all. (This paragraph quotes the picture caption: When a strong earthquake occurs, if you are in the parking lot, do not stay in the car to avoid being crushed by the collapsed ceiling. The car will cause damage; he should hide next to the car in a lying position, so that the falling ceiling will not hit the person directly, which may form a "living space" and increase the chance of survival). Many Chinese search and rescue team members said that search and rescue team members must first survive themselves during an earthquake. Only by surviving can they save the lives of others. He said that he hopes everyone can tell everyone that as long as this little survival message is spread, the casualty rate in buildings when an earthquake occurs can be reduced from 90% to 2%. )

2. When there are many people, find a hiding place first. If you encounter an earthquake in places where people gather, such as schools, shops, and theaters, you should avoid panic. You should immediately hide under desks, chairs or solid objects, and wait for the earthquake to pass before evacuating in an orderly manner.

3. Stay away from the danger zone.

If you encounter an earthquake on the street, protect your head with your hands and quickly move away from the building to the center of the street. If you encounter an earthquake in the countryside, be careful to stay away from cliffs, steep slopes, river banks and high-voltage lines. Moving cars and trains must stop immediately.

What to do if you are buried under pressure

After the earthquake, aftershocks will continue to occur, and your environment may further deteriorate. You should try your best to improve your environment and stabilize it. Try to escape.

1. Try to avoid weak collapsed objects, hanging objects or other dangerous objects above the body;

2. Move away the broken bricks and other debris that can be moved around to expand the space for activities. Note, do not force it when it cannot be moved to prevent further collapse of surrounding debris;

3. Try to use bricks, stones, wooden sticks, etc. to support the broken walls to prevent them from being buried during aftershocks;

4. Do not use indoor facilities casually, including power supply, water source, etc., and do not use open flames;

5. When you smell gas or toxic odor or there is too much dust, try to cover your mouth and nose with wet clothes;

6. Don't scream, maintain your strength, and use knocking sounds to call for help. When you are unable to escape, you must conserve your strength, try your best to find water and food, create living conditions, and wait patiently for rescue.

7. Keep your cell phone and a sufficient battery nearby for backup.

How to avoid shocks in public places

1. Follow the instructions of the on-site staff, do not panic, do not rush to the exit, avoid the flow of people, and avoid being squeezed against walls or fences.

2. In theaters, gymnasiums, etc.: Squat down or lie under benches; be careful to avoid hanging objects such as chandeliers and fans; use schoolbags to protect your head; after the earthquake has passed, follow the instructions of the staff and evacuate in an organized manner.

3. In shopping malls, bookstores, exhibition halls, subways, etc.: Choose a sturdy counter, product (such as low furniture, etc.) or beside a pillar, or inside a corner, and squat on the spot. Protect your head with your hands or other things; avoid glass Doors, windows, glass showcases or counters;