ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8GeographyDisaster Management3 Marks
Question
What safety measures should be taken during an earthquake?
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Answer
Safety measures during earthquakes :
If you are indoors during an earthquake, three steps $–$ drop, cover, and hold-could save you from receiving severe injuries. If your building is shaking immediately drop to the ground and take cover under a bed or table. If you are outdoors during a tremor, the best strategy would be to move towards an open area $–$ away from trees, buildings, electricity poles, transmission towers, etc. stay away from bridges and flyovers during an earthquake and even for a while after it has subsided.
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