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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — The ground is shaking while you are outside.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Violent ground movement and swaying structures.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — People falling and cracking sounds from buildings.
Scene hazards: Falling facades, Power lines, Tree branches
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move quickly to open area away from buildings and overhead hazards.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drop and cover head and neck with your arms.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hold position until shaking stops completely.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Look for dangling wires and cracked pavement.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 after shaking for injuries or downed lines.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay at least 10 meters from fallen wires.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anyone hit by debris needs emergency care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report downed power lines — do not touch them.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand near building walls or under bridges.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT run while shaking — you can fall or be hit by debris.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Doorways protect you outdoors during earthquakes
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move to open ground and cover your head. Doorways offer little protection outside.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Standing near walls when facades collapse outward.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Outdoor shaking can drop building facades, signs, and power lines.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ground may crack or liquefy in some soil conditions.