Earthquake early-warning systems
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The initial warning that permits you to take evasive action

The network warning that extends the response time.

BE INFORMED, BE WARNED, BE PREPARED: BEFORE, DURING and AFTER an EARTHQUAKE

BEING PREPARED

SPONSORS

PUZZLES

EARTHQUAKES IN B.C.

WHAT CAUSES EARTHQUAKES

INTENSITY & MAGNITUDE

MERCALLI SCALE

RICHTER SCALE

WHERE DO EARTHQUAKES OCCUR?

MEGATHRUST EARTHQUAKE?

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS?

MINIMIZING THE RISK!

What to do if you are indoors during an earthquake

General advice:

If indoors: 
  • Stay there. Don't run outside. 
  • Take cover under a heavy table, desk or any solid furniture and hold on. 
  • If in a hallway, crouch down against an inside wall. 
  • Avoid doorways. Doors may slam shut and cause injuries. 
  • Protect your head and face. 
  • Move away from windows, glass partitions, mirrors, fireplaces, bookcases, tall furniture, light fixtures. 

If at school: 

  • Get under a desk or table and hold on. 
  • Face away from windows. 
If in a wheelchair: 
  • Lock the wheel
  • Protect the back of neck and head. 

If in a hotel: 

  • Keep shoes under the bed; clothes close by.
  • Consider travelling with a windup radio or flashlight.
  • Identify the safest place in your hotel room to take shelter.
  • Read all material on safety provided in your room 
  • Note the emergency exits on your floor. 
  • Do not use elevators. If you're in an elevator during an earthquake, hit the button for every floor and get out as soon as you can. 

What to do:

Indoors Outdoors

Copyright: Alex Makarow © 1998 - Revised April 11, 2000