Earthquakes

An earthquake is a natural phenomenon that occurs for several reasons, including the movement of tectonic plates under the surface of the earth, or volcanic or magmatic activities in the earth’s core, it happens suddenly and its occurrence is difficult to predict.

During Earthquakes

What should I do during earthquakes?

I exercise self-restraint, act calmly, and remove fear and confusion from myself and my family as much as possible.

At Home

If the earthquake shaking starts while you are at home

But if I live in the upper floors, I have to keep myself and my family away from the places where hanging objects fall such as furniture and mirrors, stay away from windows, take shelter with them under sturdy furniture such as tables and desks, and hol

If I live in the lower floors or a ground floor house, I have to leave the house immediately, alert my family members of the need to do so, and take the children and the elderly outside if possible.

I should not attempt to start a fire, such as candles, lighters, etc. and in the case they are lit, I should turn them off.

If I cannot find sturdy furniture, I lay against the inner wall.

Outside The House

If the earthquake shaking starts while you are outside the house?

I should not try to enter the house and stay outside instead, as that is safer for my family and me.

I should stay away from buildings, electricity poles, and bridges, and instead head to empty places if possible.

In a Vehicle

If the earthquake shaking starts while you are in a vehicle

I have to park the vehicle in a safe place, away from bridges and electricity poles, in a manner that does not obstruct traffic, and stay inside the vehicle.