Question

The photograph shows children practicing the ‘drop, cover, and hold’ strategy during an earthquake.

What are the precautions that should be taken during an earthquake and the tremors that follow?

Answer 1

If you are indoors during an earthquake, three steps – drop, cover, and hold – could save you from receiving severe injuries. If your building is shaking, immediately drop to the ground and take cover under a bed or table. If you are outdoors during a tremor, the best strategy would be to move towards an open area – away from trees, buildings, transmission towers, electricity poles, etc. Stay away from bridges and flyovers during an earthquake, and even for a while after it has subsided.
It is very important to follow proper norms while constructing buildings, bridges, flyovers, and dams. Old buildings should be strengthened through the process of retrofitting. We must keep a first-aid box at home and in school. It can be very useful in case of an emergency.