Earthquake

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

•Refrain from moving around too much. If there is a blackout, emergency lights will immediately turn on.

•Hide near firm walls or large pillars and wait for further instructions.

•If you are in a supermarket, cover your head with a bag and avoid objects falling from shelves. • If you are in your apartment, sit down on the floor and find a secure hiding spot, for example underneath the table or sofa. If there isn’t a table nearby, use your hand to over your face and head, curl your body and hide in the corner.

•Stay away from glass, windows or any fall-prone items such as lighting appliances.

•When you can no longer feel the earthquake, leave the building only when you think it is safe using the stairways. Do not use the elevators.

Remark: Automatic fire alarm or water sprinkler systems can be activated when the building shakes, even though there isn’t any fire. When this happens, keep calm and hide in your safe spot until the earthquake is over.