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If someone needs immediate help with crowded place earthquake, use emergency mode.
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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shaking in a mall, stadium, or crowded market.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Protect head. Do not push. Exit calmly after shaking.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shaking with falling merchandise and flickering lights.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — People pushing toward exits while ground still moves.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Crowded venues have display shelves and panicking crowds.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Exits become deadly choke points if people rush during shaking.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drop and cover head near column or sturdy table if possible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Back away from falling displays if you must stand.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not run with the crowd while shaking continues.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move calmly to nearest clear exit when shaking stops.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Protect yourself without causing panic. Follow venue staff.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 after reaching safety for injuries or trapped people.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report venue name and approximate occupancy.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Crush and trample victims need emergency care.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT push or trample others to reach exits.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand under hanging signs or glass atriums.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sprint through the crowd immediately when shaking starts
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wait for shaking to stop, then move calmly to exits.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stampede injuries as deadly as the earthquake itself.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Aftershock
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — The ground shakes again after the main earthquake.
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.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Reunite with companions at a meeting point outside.