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Earthquakes. Protective Measures
Psychicconsequences
After the experience ofan earthquake, a range of anxiety reactions may occur, and therefore, in the following weeks, manypeople usually demand or need psychological support to reduce emotional stress.
As for children, ifthere has been a seismic movement in your town and your child showssignsofconcern (such as lack ofappetite, insomnia, fear of weather changes, fear of being along or ofanother earthquake) listen to them, reassure them, and in the eventthat the distresspersists, seek professional support.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES FOREARTHQUAKE RISK
If you live in an area ofearthquake risk, it isadvisable to adopta series of preventativemeasures, such as:
With respect to the building structure
Review, monitor and reinforce thoseparts ofthe buildingsthatcan come detached first, such as chimneys, eaves or balconies. Also review installations that can break: power lines, water, gas and sanitation pipes.
With respect to the interior of the house
Take extremeprecautions regarding the placement and support ofcertain objects that can fall, especiallyheavyand breakable objectssuch as lamps, mirrors, bottles, etc. Take special care with thelocation of toxic or flammable products, to preventthe occurrence of leaks and spills.
SELF-PROTECTION MEASURESTO ADOPT DURING AN EARTHQUAKE
If an earthquakeof a certain intensity occurs, try to focus your attention on avoiding risks and take into accountthe following recommendations:
If you are insidea building, it isimportant to
Seek shelter beneath doorlintels or solid furniture such as tables or desks, or nextto a column or load-bearing wall. Stay away from windows, glass, cabinets, partitionsand objects that may fall and hit you. Do notuse the elevator, asthe impactofthe earthquake could result in its falling or you could gettrapped inside. Use torchesfor lighting and avoid using candles, matches, or any kind of flame during or immediatelyafter
Earthquakes. Protective Measures
Psychicconsequences
After the experience ofan earthquake, a range of anxiety reactions may occur, and therefore, in the following weeks, manypeople usually demand or need psychological support to reduce emotional stress.
As for children, ifthere has been a seismic movement in your town and your child showssignsofconcern (such as lack ofappetite, insomnia, fear of weather changes, fear of being along or ofanother earthquake) listen to them, reassure them, and in the eventthat the distresspersists, seek professional support.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES FOREARTHQUAKE RISK
If you live in an area ofearthquake risk, it isadvisable to adopta series of preventativemeasures, such as:
With respect to the building structure
Review, monitor and reinforce thoseparts ofthe buildingsthatcan come detached first, such as chimneys, eaves or balconies. Also review installations that can break: power lines, water, gas and sanitation pipes.
With respect to the interior of the house
Take extremeprecautions regarding the placement and support ofcertain objects that can fall, especiallyheavyand breakable objectssuch as lamps, mirrors, bottles, etc. Take special care with thelocation of toxic or flammable products, to preventthe occurrence of leaks and spills.
SELF-PROTECTION MEASURESTO ADOPT DURING AN EARTHQUAKE
If an earthquakeof a certain intensity occurs, try to focus your attention on avoiding risks and take into accountthe following recommendations:
If you are insidea building, it isimportant to
Seek shelter beneath doorlintels or solid furniture such as tables or desks, or nextto a column or load-bearing wall. Stay away from windows, glass, cabinets, partitionsand objects that may fall and hit you. Do notuse the elevator, asthe impactofthe earthquake could result in its falling or you could gettrapped inside. Use torchesfor lighting and avoid using candles, matches, or any kind of flame during or immediatelyafter