One of the scariest things about an earthquake is that it can happen without notice. The United States Geological Survey is unable to alert people about an imminent earthquake until a few minutes before it occurs. Therefore, you will only have a short time to shelter and prepare for the shaking.
It is important to know where you are before an earthquake happens. Also, plan what to do in the event of a shaking. Take steps to prevent items from falling during shaking by identifying potential hazards.
Before the shaking ceases, make a list and mark where you want to keep your belongings. Also, keep flammable liquids, like paints, pest sprays or cleaning products, in closed cabinets or on lower shelves.
Next, go through your house and assess how much furniture could be damaged or fallen. This includes water heaters and other major appliances as well as high-height, heavy items that could be damaged, like mirrors or picture frames.
To ensure that your home is bolted together properly, check the foundation and roof. Bolted homes can be safer and help prevent structural damage.
A strong foundation is essential for high-rise buildings. Make sure the floors are anchored to walls studs. Stability is key because foundations can collapse in earthquakes.
Do not move to a different room or try to leave the building until the shaking has stopped and you are sure it is safe to do so. It is possible that the electricity has been cut and sprinklers or fire alarms have gone off.
During the shaking, stay close to the center of the room, stand against an interior wall or in a doorway. If you cannot find a space to climb under a table or desk to shake, crawl into an interior corner of your room and cover your head with your arms.
Once the shaking stops, "Drop. Cover. Hold On." This means that you should DROP to the floor, cover your neck and head with your arms, and then HOLD ON to a solid piece of furniture such as a desk or table.
Then, you can sit, lie down, or sleep on the ground in a crouching position. Avoid glass, windows, and doors outside that might shatter. If the ceiling is sufficiently high and there aren’t any heavy or unsecured objects around, you can crawl to an interior wall.
Once the shaking stops, locate a spot where you can get away from the building. Pull over to the side and stop if you're in a car.
If you live alone in an apartment or condominium, make sure the floors are stable. Secure all appliances and water heaters at the wall studs. Large appliances that are not secured to walls or on top a floor slab can cause serious injury during a quake.
FAQ
What can you do to survive in an emergency situation?
You don't have much time to think about what to say next. Prepare for everything. Be prepared to deal with any unexpected problem.
It is important to be flexible and willing to learn if you find yourself in an unfamiliar situation.
In a survival situation, there are likely to be problems like:
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You feel trapped in remote locations
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Getting lost
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Limited food supplies
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Running out of water
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Facing hostile people
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Facing wild animal
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Finding shelter
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Predators being fought
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Setting fire to
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Tools
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Building shelters
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Hunting
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* Fishing
What is the most crucial survival tool for you if you're lost?
The compass is a tool that tells us where north is. It also shows us the distance we have traveled since our origin point. The compass may not always help you find your way if you're travelling to a mountainous area. The compass can usually tell you where you are if you are on a flat surface.
If you don't have a compass, you could use an object such as a rock or tree for reference. However, you can still use a landmark as a way to navigate but it will be easier to determine north.
What is the importance of basic survival skills?
Survival skills are essential for survival. They include the ability to build shelter, protect yourself from danger, and hunt, fish, as well as how to catch food. These skills are critical no matter where one lives, but they are especially important when travelling alone or in remote regions.
Other survival skills include navigation, self-defense and wilderness medicine. These are life-saving skills that must be learned before you venture into the unknown.
In addition to these basic skills, many other valuable skills could prove useful while you are away from home. For example, if you plan on spending your vacation hiking through the mountains, learn some mountaineering techniques if you plan to go camping in the desert, learn how to survive in extreme temperatures. There are many ways to prepare for any situation. Don't be afraid to try new things and think outside of the box.
What is the single most important thing for survival?
Food is the most essential thing to survive. Shelter from the elements is also important, but they are less essential than food. If you don’t eat you won’t live very long.
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- so you can be 100 percent hands-free, and there's less chance you'll put your torch down and lose it. (nymag.com)
- Without one, your head and neck can radiate up to 40 percent of your body heat. (dec.ny.gov)
- We know you're not always going to be 100% prepared for the situations that befall you, but you can still try and do your best to mitigate the worst circumstances by preparing for a number of contingencies. (hiconsumption.com)
- Not only does it kill up to 99.9% of all waterborne bacteria and parasites, but it will filter up to 1,000 liters of water without the use of chemicals. (hiconsumption.com)
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How to Build A Lean-To Shelter
There are many types of lean tos in the United States. Lean-tos are usually made of wood or metal poles and covered with tarps or canvas or plastic sheeting. The roof is typically added after the walls, floor, or ceiling have been built.
When the weather is not favorable for permanent shelter, a lean-to shelter can be constructed on the side of a structure. You can also refer to it as a lean-to shed, lean-to cottage, or lean-to home.
There are many types of lean-tos, including:
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A simple wooden frame with an overhang of tarpaulin. This type of leaning-to is very common in rural locations.
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Lean-to tent is a structure of poles supporting a roof that houses a tarpaulin.
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A leaning-to cabin, also called a "cabin - on-frame", is made up of a platform supported and supported by beams or posts.
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A leaning to shed is also known by the names "shelter -on-a–pole" and "paddock house". It consists primarily of a framework made up of poles, supports and a cover.
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A leaning garage, also known by the names "garage ofstilts" and "overhang", is made up of a steel framework supported on concrete stilts.
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A leaning-to studio (also known as "studio–on-a–frame” or "studio–on-a–post”) is a structure that includes two horizontal members (posts), one perpendicular and one vertical member (beam).
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A lean-to greenhouse, also called a "greenhouse-on-a-post," consists of three parallel horizontal members (posts), one perpendicular member (beam), and a canopy.