Turkey and Syria experienced a terrible earthquake. During the Turkey-Syria earthquake, between 3 and 4 strong quakes occurred. More than 6 thousand people have died as a result. There has been a rush of help for Turkey and Syria from most countries of the world. People of the world are praying for the protection of Turkey and Syria. The term earthquake is not new to us.
Emergency Earthquake Preparedness Plan
it is important that you and your family prepare ahead of time and know how to plan for contingency and earthquake preparedness.
Earthquake Safety Information
If you are indoors:
- Wherever you are. Drop to the floor, taking cover under a table or desk if possible, and hold until the shaking stops. If you can't take shelter under furniture, get down to the floor and go to an inside wall without windows. Cover and cover your head and neck with your hands.
- Do not attempt to go outside until the earthquake is over. You can be killed by falling debris outside your building.
- Stay away from glass, windows and overhead lighting fixtures, which can break and injure you.
- If you are in bed, stay there and protect your head against your pillow. However, be aware that it may fall off your bed.
- There's no need to stand in the doorway unless you're in an imposing building like an adobe house. Doors swing during earthquakes and you may be trying to reach the door.
If you are outside
- Stay away from buildings so you don't get hurt by falling glass or rubble. Stay away from power lines and trees.
- Stay where you are until the earthquake is over.
If you are driving
- Slow down and pull over to the side of the road. Keep your car until the shaking stops. Do not stand under bridges or power lines and try to stay away from buildings and trees.
- Stay in your car until the shaking stops.
- As you continue driving, be prepared for broken bridges, debris and other hazards.
After the earthquake
- If you are near the ocean, be prepared to move to higher ground. Earthquakes can cause tsunamis. You may only have 20 to 30 minutes to escape the destructive waters, so you must heed all tsunami warnings. When in doubt, evacuate to an area at least 50 feet above sea level and stay there. A tsunami warning can be in effect for hours.
- Be prepared for the aftershocks. Some aftershocks are nearly as strong as the main earthquake, causing buildings to collapse.
- Do not light matches.
- Turn off the gas if you smell a leak or hear gas escaping. Turn off the power at the fuse box if you see exposed, broken wires or sparks. Do not touch downed utility wires.
- Pay attention to emergency information broadcasts. Don't ignore the warnings.
- Call your consulate's hotline to report your location and condition, and listen to emergency hotline numbers. Otherwise, do not use the telephone unless emergency assistance is required.
- Wear sturdy shoes to protect your feet from broken glass.
- If you want to open a cabinet or cupboard, do so carefully. Earthquakes move things; Glassware comes out when you open the cabinet door.
- Spills of cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials.
- Do not use a camp stove or barbecue for indoor cooking.
- Do not drink water or food from open containers if you see broken glass nearby, use water filtration systems to filter the water and keep MayDay food bars for emergency
- You can get drinking water from aquabrick containers, tank-style water heaters, and Freeze Dried Canned Foods. Do not drink tap water unless you know the water lines are not contaminated, to test the quality of the water you can use Water Testing tools.
- In case of an emergency always have a Mayday Easy EVAC Roll Stretcher Kit.
- Help others. If you find someone trapped by falling debris, call for help. If there are serious injuries to victims, don't go; call for assistance and wait for trained personnel to arrive.
Listen to the advice of local officials
Learn more about the emergency plans that have been put in place for your area. In emergencies, always listen to the instructions of local emergency management officials. Find out more about early warning systems here https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/science/early-warning