Earthquake Safety measures

Earthquake safety measures: Role of an individual

Pramod RaiStudent, Civil Engineering, KU

Advisor, KUYRCC

TGG-Mentee, WWF-Nepal

06/01/2015

17th National Earthquake Safety Day

Earthquake near Nepal: the last one year

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Recent earthquake in Asia: Today

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• Non-Structural• Structural

Types of Damage

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Non-Structural components

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Causes of Death and Injury

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Non-Structural Damage

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Non Structural Mitigations• Removal- Flammable gas, acid etc.• Relocation-Heavy items on lower shelves• Restricted movement-Elastic Straps in cupboards• Anchorage-Fasten with bolts, Cables• Supports-Provide extra cable to the fan• Substitution-Heavier roof replaced by lighter• Modification-Plastic Lamination on glass panel• Reinforcement-Tie non-structural wall• Redundancy-alternate/Stand by generator• Rapid Repair-Spare parts, tools and equip

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Simple ties and hook

Move heavy objects to lower shelveskeeping sitting furniture, beds away from glass windowClear exit ways

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Shattered Glass

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What can I do during Earthquake?

• Inside a building• Outside a building

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Steady yourself-Hold onto a solid object or get to the floor so that you do not fall.

06/01/2015 17Nepal Red Cross Society, Guidelinewww.wikihow.com

Cover your head and neck.

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Do not move until it ceases.

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www.wikihow.com

Slowly and carefully leave the building.

06/01/2015 20Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline

www.wikihow.com

Turn off the fire

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Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline

Leave at least one door open

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Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline

www.stanforduniveristy.com

Avoid Elevator

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Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline

Outside: on the road, vehicle etc.

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Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle

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www.wikihow.com

Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline

Stay away from transmission line, buildings etc.

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www.wikihow.com

Do not run

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www.wikihow.com

Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline

Do not listen to rumours, get to safer place

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www.wikihow.comNepal Red Cross Society, Guideline

What should I do after Earthquake?

• Expect aftershocks.• Listen to a battery-operated radio• Use the telephone / mobile phone only for emergency calls.• Beware of objects that can fall off shelves.• Stay away from damaged areas.• Help injured or trapped persons.• Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of

further injury.

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What Preparations can I make?

Prevention is better than cure

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Learn how to shut off the water, the electricity and the gas.

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Have a survival plan for your home.

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Learn First Aid

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Keep dangerous objects in a secure cabinet or on lower shelves.

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Go Bag

FIRST AID KIT

DUST MASKS – 4 pcs

WATER PURIFICATION – 2 Bottles

SOAP – 2 pcs

TOILET PAPER – 4 pcs

HAND SANITIZER – 1 Bottle

SANITARY PAD – 1 packet

TOOTHPASTE – 1 Tube

MATCHES/ LIGHTERS – 2 pcs

TOOTHBRUSH - 4 pcs

NEEDLE/ THREAD – 1 of each

NOTEPAD/ PEN – 1 of each

CITY MAP/ WHISTLE – 1 of each

LEATHER WORK GLOVES -1 pair

RUBBER GLOVES – 1 pair

TORCHLIGHT (With Extra batteries) – 1 pc

RADIO (With Extra Batteries) – 1 pc

CAN OPENER - 1 pc, KNIFE – 1 pc

DUCT TAPE – 1 roll

HIGH DENSITY POLYMER BARREL FOR STORAGE

Kit 1

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06/01/2015 36Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline

Thank you

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