Science Lesson

3. Define earthquake
Enumerate what to do before,
during and after an earthquake
Practice precautionary
measures before, during and
after an earthquake

6. Before an earthquake
PLAN WITH YOUR FAMILY. Make sure everyone in the house knows what
to do during an earthquake.
 Know/have an evacuation plan once an earthquake hits, including
where to go, what to do, and what to bring in a go-bag
 Secure any objects within your home or office that might fall during an
earthquake
 Prepare firefighting equipment
o Fires are the second most damaging part of an earthquake
 Practice DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON
o DROP to your hands and knees
o Take COVER under a sturdy desk/table

7. During an earthquake
REMEMBER THESE DURING A QUAKE and you’ll survive.
 If you’re indoors:
o Move away from windows, glass, and heavy objects.
o DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON.
o Wait until the shaking stops before getting out.
 If you’re outdoors:
o Head for an open space (park, parking lot, open field) and stay away from any buildings, street lamps,
trees, or walls).
o Get on your hands and knees and stay low to the ground
o If you’re in a car, pull over to a clear area and stay in your car.
After an earthquake
 If you were indoors during the quake, grab your go bag and get out of the building. Use the stairs, NEVER
THE ELEVATOR.
 Once out, stay away from damaged buildings.
 If an aftershock hits, DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON.
 Do not go back inside your house/building unless the authorities tell you it’s safe to do so.

8. After an earthquake
 If you were indoors during the quake, grab your go bag and get out of the building. Use the stairs, NEVER
THE ELEVATOR.
 Once out, stay away from damaged buildings.
 If an aftershock hits, DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON.
 Do not go back inside your house/building unless the authorities tell you it’s safe to do so.
And don’t forget to prepare an emergency bag that contains the following:Water (at least 1.5 liters)
 Ready-to-eat meals (canned food, instant noodles, biscuits, etc.)
 Masks
 Flashlight and extra batteries
 Clothing (make sure it’s light and compact)
 First aid kit
 A two-way radio for communication and a portable radio for listening in on the news
 Powerbank (to charge your mobile device)
 Whistle
 Others:
o Copies of important documents
o Money
o Prescriptions (if you or anyone else in your family is on them)

9. Before an earthquake
PLAN WITH YOUR FAMILY. Make sure everyone in the house
knows what to do during an earthquake.
 Know/have an evacuation plan once an earthquake hits,
including where to go, what to do, and what to bring in a go-
bag
 Secure any objects within your home or office that might fall
during an earthquake
 Prepare firefighting equipment
o Fires are the second most damaging part of an earthquake
 Practice DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON
o DROP to your hands and knees
o Take COVER under a sturdy desk/table
Abstraction(5 minutes)
Before an earthquake
PLAN WITH YOUR FAMILY. Make sure everyone in the houseknows what to do duringan earthquake.
 Know/havean evacuation plan once an earthquakehits, includingwhere to go, what to do, and what to bring in a go-bag
 Secure any objectswithin your home or office that might fall duringan earthquake
 Prepare firefighting equipment
o Fires are the second most damaging part of an earthquake
 Practice DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON
o DROP to your handsand knees
o Take COVER undera sturdydesk/table
o HOLD ON to somethinguntil the shakingstops