How to escape from the dangers of earthquake

Earthquake is a natural disaster, every year millions of people die because of this. There is no equipment that detects it, therefore we need to be alert and should know major ways to escape from its disaster. So let's discuss these vital steps.

• Look around your house for things that could fall or move.
• Know the danger spots.
• Stay clear of windows, fireplaces, or appliances if a quake hits.
• Stay away from anything that could conceivably fall on you.
• Secure a water heater by strapping it to wall studs and bolting it to the floor.
• Before and after a quake, repair any deep cracks in ceilings, chimney, or foundations.
• Repair defective wiring and leaky gas connections. 
• Keep batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide fresh.
• Secure all chemicals, fuel, and bleaches.
• Keep food and water supplies on hand.
• Create a family disaster plan. 
• Post emergency telephone numbers by every phone.
• Learn first aid and CPR. 
• Teach all family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and water.
• Learn how to help kids cope with disaster.
• Practice earthquake drills

Earthquake Survival Tools
In the case of an earthquake you need some tools for survival purpose which include: 

• Fire extinguishers

It is an active fire protection device filled with carbon dioxide which extinguishes or control small fires by blocking oxygen supply for combustion, it is used often during emergency situations. 

• Crescent and wrenches 

These tools are used to tighten leaked gas and water pipes which can be a cause of blasts and other damages. 

• Utility knife

A utility knife can be used to cut the rope to open a closed door and also for cooking purposes in emergency situations like an earthquake. 

• BIC lighters and wooden matches

Carry these tools in a waterproof container or a bag. BIC lighters can be useful at nights for searching purposes, either for a safe place to stay or looking for a useful tool in a dark room. On the other hand, wooden matches are useful for cooking purposes. 

• Portable radio with extra batteries

A portable radio lets you know about current situations around you like a weather forecast, the direction of cyclons and initiatives taken by the government for survival purposes.  

• Extra food 

Take extra food with yourself especially water. Before deciding the site for a camp always check for the drinking water easily accessible for you. If you are carrying pet don't forget its food. 

• Nylon rope or paracord and duct tape

These tools are life-saving in emergency situations. A nylon rope can be very useful in emergency situations, for instance, to carry foodstuff, dry wood to the campsite for burning purpose and also for climbing purposes. Duct tape has a variety of purposes in emergency situations from binding broken emergency tools to seal small water leaking pipe.

• Some amount of money

Take some cash with yourself for buying some tools to face emergency situations.