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Aftershock

●Critical

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Further collapse
Gas leaks
Panicked movement

Quick summary

Drop, cover, hold again. Avoid damaged buildings.

Do This Now

Step 1: Drop, cover, hold on again
Step 2: Expect more aftershocks for days
Step 3: Stay away from damaged buildings
Step 4: Check for new hazards after each shock
Step 5: Keep emergency supplies accessible

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume aftershocks are too small to matter.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT sleep under damaged ceilings or near cracked walls.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 for new collapses or gas leaks.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report new structural damage to authorities.

When Professional Care Is Needed

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuate buildings showing new damage.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anyone injured in collapse needs rescue and emergency care.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Treat every aftershock like the main quake. Avoid damaged structures.

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