A quick guide to do's and don'ts during earthquake

New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Entire Pakistan has been shaken after a terrible earthquake took place in Jatalan region of Pakistan. Roads cracks have been witnessed and as many as five deaths have been reported so far. The numbers are expected to rise further. 

 

The earthquake which took place on Tuesday evening has also created a safety alarm in North India including Delhi-NCR. In order to save lives, people start to get panic during such tensed times. Here's what you can do to save your and acquaintances' lives:

 

Also Read: 1 killed, 50 injured as 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits PoK, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, nearby areas

 

DO's

 

1. If you are inside the house during an earthquake, immediately sit on the floor.

 

2. Try to sit under a strong table or furniture. Cover your head and face to avoid fatal injury.

 

3. Stay indoors till tremors are felt. Exit immediately after the shock stops.

 

4. At night while you are lying on the bed, lie down, shrink and make a small bundle of your body and cover the head with a pillow.

 

5. If you get buried under debris during an earthquake, cover the mouth with a handkerchief or cloth.

 

6. In the above case, keep patting the pipe or wall to make your presence known, so that the rescue team can find you and save you.

 

7. If you don't have anything to defend, then keep shouting and don't give up.

 

DON'Ts

 

1. When outdoors, keep away from electric poles and tall buildings.

 

2. While driving, stop immediately but do not get out of the car. Ensure your car is not a bridge or flyover.

 

3. Keep yourself at home, do not leave.

 

4. If you get buried in debris during an earthquake, do not light a matchbox for illumination. If gas is leaking

somewhere, it can cause a fire and may threaten your life.

 

5. When at home, do not walk or run, find the right place and sit down.

 

6. If you are in the house, go to a corner. This time stay away from glass, windows, doors and walls as much as possible.

 

7. Avoid using elevators and stairs during and in the immediate aftermath of an earthquake. 

 

8. In an earthquake, if you get buried in the debris, do not move too much and do not blow dust.