What to do during an earthquake

Earthquakes, earthquakes, earthquakes or natural disasters can become a stressful time, so the authorities remember what to take into account in case of eventual tragedies.

One of the first recommendations is to always be alert to dangers to the family, so safe places in the house should be identified.

Remember that there is no way to predict an earthquake, therefore stay abreast of official information, avoid spreading rumors and hoaxes.

One recommendation is to have clothing in your emergency backpack to use in times of emergency, for example if the event occurs at midnight and to have sports shoes always ready by the front door of your home.

According to the Ecuadorian Risk Management Secretariat, if you participate in an evacuation, you must do it slowly and silently.

During the earthquake

• Keep calm. If you are safe, you can provide protection to your family members.
• Take precautions, such as staying away from objects that could cause damage (windows, lamps, mirrors, pictures …).
• Drop, cover, and hold onto a sturdy table for protection until the shaking stops.
• Take your backpack with clothes and food reserves.
• Avoid the use of matches or candles, as there is a risk of a gas leak.
• Be careful when opening closets or shelves carefully, as objects could fall.
• Do not use elevators or appliances that require electricity.
• If you are in a vehicle, you should stop and stay inside as long as you are away from buildings, posts, trees, and other objects that pose a hazard.
• During the earthquake, do not stand under a door. Look for designated “safe” spots or stay away from falling objects.
• Prepare a first aid kit: gauze, cotton, antibiotics, pills for fever, headache, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide.
• Send text messages to find out the status and whereabouts of your family members, so as not to saturate the telephone connection.
• If you are in the street, stay away from poles, power lines, trees, and buildings.

What should your emergency backpack contain?

• Bottled water
• Canned food
• Salt crackers
• Candies / sweets
• Disposable tableware and cutlery
• Toothbrush
• Toilet soap
• Toilet paper
• Hand and face towel
• Extra clothing / Thermal blanket
• Impermeable
• First aid kit
• Medicines of compulsory use
• Flashlight
• He states
• Matches or lighter
• Packing tape
• Large garbage bags
• Money in sealed sleeve
• Copy of personal documents
• Directory with emergency phone numbers
• Repellent
• Sunscreen
• Copies of house and car keys
• Replacement Lenses
• Radio with extra batteries. (I)