| Dr.catfish earthquake of knowledge |
・During a strong earthquake, furniture, etc.may fall down,
so it is important to protect your head. |
・An earthquake may warp doors, making it impossible to
open them. Falling debris such as glass and overhead
signs are a major risk faced when rushing outdoors in
a panic during an earthquake. |
・Stoves were the major culprit in fires that occurred in
the 1993 earthquake offshore at Kushiro. |
| ・Stay calm and remember: "Put out fires." |
・Temporarily evacuate to a sturdy building or public
square if possible. |
・Don't evacuate by car. Cars will cause a traffic problem
that may contribute to the delay of emergency
vehicles. |
・Tunami may strike the shore before the authorities
have time to issue a warning. Therefore, evacuate
quickly. |
| ・Stay away from areas where landslides have occurred. |
・Rumors will sporead rapidly after a major earthquake.
Don't listen to them. |
・If there are many injuries, emergency services may not
be able to handle all of the cases. |
・In order to acquire first aid skills, plase take part in
first aid lecture meetings held by fire stations and
other competent organizations. |
・Rescue activities at both individual and community
levels can play a vital role in saving lives.
It is advised that your home and neighborhood be
equipped with materials such as flashlights, blankets
and shovels to prepare for disasters. At a where rescue
equipment and first aid supplies are stored. |
・During an earthquake it is difficult to control your car. It
is similar to driving with a flat tire. |
・Anti-disaster Day is September 1, and anti-disaster
week is from August 30 to September 5. |
・Daily preparation and talks among family members are
essential. The place and routes to evacuate to are
specified by the local authorities. |
・18 out of 28 deaths in the 1978 earthquake offshore at
Miyagi Prefecture were caused by stones and bricks
falling from walls and gateways. |
・In the 1993 earthquake offshore at Kushiro many people
were injured by falling furniture and household articles
as well as glass fragments. |
・Extinguishers should be put in easy-to-use places
where they can easily be reached. |
・The weight of men's earthquake kits should not be more
than 15kg, and women's not more than 10kg. |
・In the 1995 Hanshin-Awaji Earthqueake, approximately
30 percent of fires that broke out were electrically
induced. |
・In the North Ridge Earthquake that occurred in the Los
Angeles region, fires broke out due to gas leakage. |