Administration Manual - B.E.S.T. Undertaking.

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* If you are in the Street, walk towards an open place, in a clam and composed manner.
Do not run and do not wander round the streets. Keep away from buildings, especially
old and tall building, electricity wires, slopes and walls which are liable to collapse.
* If you are driving, stop the vehicle away from buildings, bridges, walls slopes,
electricity wires and cables and stay in the vehicles.
* If you are in a yard outside your home, stay there and get clear of building and wires
that could fall on you. Do not go outside where you may be hit by falling debrispavements
next to tall building are particularly dangerous.
* If you are in a crowded public place, take cover and watch that you do not get
trampled. In Shopping Centres, take cover in the nearest store and keep away from
windows, neon signs and display shelves of heavy objects.
* Remain in a protected place until the shaking stops. Anticipate after shocks; they may
occur soon after the first quake.
After the Earthquake :
* Check your home for structural damage and other hazards.
* Check yourself and other nearby for injuries and administer first aid quickly and
carefully. Do not attempt to move seriously injured persons unless they are in
immediate danger of further injury.
* Keep calm, switch on the transistor, radio, television and obey any instructions you
hear on radio / television.
* Expect aftershocks and be prepared.
* Turn off water, gas and electricity.
* Do not smoke and do not light matches or use a cigarette lighter. Do not turn on
switches. There may be leaks or short-circuits.
* Use a torch.
* If there is a fire, try to put it out. If you can not, call the fire brigade.
* Immediately clean up any inflammable products that may have spilled (alcohol, paint
etc).
* If you know that people have been buried, tell the rescue teams. Do not rush and do not
worsen the situation of injured persons or your own situation.
* Avoid places where are loose electric wires and do not touch any metallic object in
contact with them.
* Wear sturdy shoes if there is debris, particularly broken glass.