What to do before and after an earthquake

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Our beautiful country, Turkey, was hit by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake at around 04:17 in the Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş this morning. Unfortunately, there are casualties in the earthquake, which was felt in 10 provinces in the surrounding area.

What to do before and after an earthquake

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Earthquake Research Institute pointed out Pazarcık district as the epicenter for the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Kahramanmaraş at around 04:17 today, at a depth of 7 km.

It is stated that there are many dead and injured due to the earthquake felt in the surrounding cities such as Gaziantep, Malatya, Batman, Bingöl, Elazığ, Kilis, Diyarbakır, Mardin, Siirt, Şırnak, Van, Muş, Bitlis, Hakkari, Adana, Osmaniye and Hatay. The content will be updated as new details on the subject become available.

What to do during an earthquake

  • Unfixed cabinet, shelf, window, etc. items should be avoided.
  • A triangle of life should be created by squatting under a table supported by solid chairs, if any, or next to items that can provide protection, such as a full and bulky armchair, sofa, and a full chest.
  • The head should be taken between the two hands or protected with a protective material (pillow, book, etc.). It should be held in this position until the shaking subsides.
  • Find a safe place and A LOT, To protect your head and neck TRAPPING, a stable place to avoid falling. TOBACCO
  • Do not run towards stairs or exits.
  • Do not go to the balcony.
  • Do not jump from balconies or windows.
  • Absolutely no elevator should be used.
  • Telephones should not be used other than to report emergencies and fires.
  • Matches, lighters should not be lit, and electrical buttons should not be touched.
  • If we are in a wheelchair, the wheels should be locked and the head and neck should be protected.
  • In places where there are work tools such as kitchen, workshop, laboratory; cookers, ovens and similar devices should be turned off, and materials and substances that may spill should be avoided.
  • After the shaking has passed, the electricity, gas and water valves should be turned off, stoves and heaters should be turned off.
  • By taking other security measures, necessary goods and materials should be taken, and the building should be left from the previously determined road and go to the assembly area.
  • In the classroom or office at school, a solid desk, under or next to the table; in the corridor, next to the wall to form a life triangle. CROSS-SHUT-HOLD head and neck should be protected.
  • Avoid windows and glassware.

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