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After the Earthquake<br />
• Be prepared for aftershocks.<br />
• Listen to latest emergency information on the battery operated radio or TV.<br />
• Stay off from risky areas. Come back home when authorities tell you to.<br />
• If in coastal areas, beware of possible tsunamis. If there is any such warning, stay<br />
away from beach.<br />
• Help the injured people especially the infants, elderly and disabled people. Give first<br />
aid when required.<br />
• Do not move off seriously wounded people, rather call for help.<br />
• Check for gas leaks, electric system damage, sewage and water lines damage and call<br />
for professional help.<br />
Lightening:<br />
Before Lightening<br />
• Monitor the weather before going outdoors. If lightning is forecast, stay indoors.<br />
• Make a plan in advance to make your safety and evacuation measures. As you first<br />
notice lightning, get your emergency plan in action.<br />
• Know all the emergency telephone numbers and also of the authorities.<br />
• Immediately go to a building or a vehicle.<br />
During Lightening<br />
• Avoid the plumbing appliances and fixtures.<br />
• Do not employ showers or faucets.<br />
• While in car, stay till the storm passes.<br />
• While in boat, go to shore at once.<br />
• If in forest, go out at once. If you cannot, proceed to a low level area that has low and<br />
thick tree growth.<br />
• If in the open area, go to lower area. Do not lie on ground.<br />
• Do not enter the steel built concrete buildings or go near the metal objects.<br />
• Avert beaches, hilltops, open water and small constructions in open.<br />
• Hair standing on end indicates that lightning will strike. Immediately drop to your<br />
knees and bend forward. Do not lie flat but put your hands on the knees.<br />
• Do not come together or cluster together with other people.<br />
• Do not use telephone or other electrical equipment.<br />
After Lightening<br />
• Do not panic and follow the orders of the authorities.<br />
• The injured persons do not have electrical charge in their body and should be taken<br />
care.<br />
• Use all First Aid methods to help the lightning victim. Problems such as cardiac arrest,<br />
irregularities, nerve damage, burns are the common. Call 102 or send for medical help<br />
at once.<br />
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