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Aftershock
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — The ground shakes again after the main earthquake.
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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — The ground shakes again after the main earthquake.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Drop, cover, hold again. Avoid damaged buildings.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Renewed shaking and alarm from people nearby.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cracking sounds from already-damaged walls.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Aftershocks can collapse buildings weakened by the main event.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — They may continue for days or weeks.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drop, cover, and hold on immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move away from cracked walls, chimneys, and damaged furniture.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Inspect for new cracks, gas smells, or fire when shaking stops.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not re-enter severely damaged buildings.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Treat every aftershock like the main quake. Avoid damaged structures.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 for new collapses or gas leaks.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report new structural damage to authorities.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuate buildings showing new damage.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume aftershocks are too small to matter.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT sleep under damaged ceilings or near cracked walls.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Aftershocks after the main quake are harmless
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Aftershocks can finish collapsing damaged structures. Always drop, cover, hold.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fatal collapses during aftershocks.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Avalanche warning
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Avalanche danger is high on slopes where you are traveling or living.
Buried in avalanche
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You or someone nearby is buried in avalanche snow.
Compound disaster
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Multiple disasters overlap — e.g. earthquake and tsunami, cyclone and flood.
Cyclone warning
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Official cyclone warning issued for your area.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anyone injured in collapse needs rescue and emergency care.