Rules of conduct in case of an earthquake

At the first tremors of an earthquake, turn off the gas, water and electricity. If the earthquake is of low strength, it is better to wait it out where you are. In case of a stronger earthquake (the strength of the tremors is five or more points), if you are in a room on the second floor and above, do not leave the room. Stand in a safe place near the inner wall, in the corner, in the doorway, by the support column, lie down in the bathtub. Get under the bed or table — they will protect you from falling objects and debris. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Do not use the elevator. If you are outside, move to an open place away from buildings and power lines, do not approach broken electrical wires. Do not run along buildings and do not enter them. If you are in a car, stay in the open without leaving the car until the tremors stop. Remember: during an earthquake, very rarely the cause of human casualties is the movement of the soil. The main causes of earthquake accidents are: • the collapse of individual parts of buildings; • the fall of broken glass; • broken electrical wires; • the fall of heavy objects in the apartment; • fires; • uncontrolled behavior of people in panic. After an earthquake: Provide first aid to those in need. Free the injured from the rubble, if this does not require additional equipment. Turn on the radios. If possible, shut off the water supply, gas and turn off the power supply. Do not use an open fire. Be careful when leaving the room where you were during the earthquake. Keep the radio on, listen to the signals of the services. Do not approach or enter obviously damaged buildings. Be prepared for aftershocks, the first two to three hours after an earthquake are considered the most dangerous in this regard, although they can happen in a few days, weeks or even months. The more time has passed since the first earthquake, the less likely there are aftershocks. Prolonged compression syndrome, the so-called crash syndrome, is one of the most dangerous injuries. With prolonged exposure to heavy objects: fragments of building structures, trunks of fallen trees, massive furniture and the like — on a person's arm or leg, blood flow in the limb stops. This leads to metabolic disorders in the human body. The consequences of crash syndrome are often associated with amputation. Having determined that the victim has signs of long-term compression syndrome, examine the victim; give an anesthetic; apply a tourniquet above the compression site; after releasing the victim, warm him. Remember, there is no time to lose. Take the man to the hospital immediately.