Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 5EVSWhen the Earth Shook2 Marks
Question
What steps should be taken when there is an earthquake ?
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Answer
The following steps can be taken when there is an earthquake:
$(1)$ If possible leave the house and go to an open ground without panicking,
$(2)$ If one is in the house or in school, stand in the corner of a wall.
$(3)$ If you cannot go out of the house, lie down under a strong thing like a table and hold on tightly, so that it does not slip away.
$(4)$ Stay away from multi- storey buildings and electric poles.
$(5)$ Stay away from glass windows.
$(6)$ Walk near the wall while climbing downstairs.
$(7)$ Wait at a safe place until the shaking stops.
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