I presented this presentation on the occasion of world Earthquake Safety Day in Kathmandu University

1. Earthquake safety measures:
Role of an individual
Pramod Rai
Student, Civil Engineering, KU
Advisor, KUYRCC
TGG-Mentee, WWF-Nepal
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17th National Earthquake Safety Day

2. Earthquake near Nepal: the last one year
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Source: www.earthquakeusgs.gov

3. Recent
earthquake in
Asia: Today
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Source: www.earthquakeusgs.gov

4. • Non-Structural
• Structural
Types of Damage
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5. Non-Structural components
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6. Causes of Death and Injury
06/01/2015 6Research Report: Death and injuries in earthquake, Bogazici University, 2OO3

7. Non-Structural Damage
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8. Non Structural Mitigations
• Removal- Flammable gas, acid etc.
• Relocation-Heavy items on lower shelves
• Restricted movement-Elastic Straps in cupboards
• Anchorage-Fasten with bolts, Cables
• Supports-Provide extra cable to the fan
• Substitution-Heavier roof replaced by lighter
• Modification-Plastic Lamination on glass panel
• Reinforcement-Tie non-structural wall
• Redundancy-alternate/Stand by generator
• Rapid Repair-Spare parts, tools and equip
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14. Simple ties and hook
Move heavy objects to lower
shelves
keeping sitting furniture, beds
away from glass window
Clear exit ways
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15. Shattered
Glass
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16. What can I do during Earthquake?
• Inside a building
• Outside a building
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17. Steady yourself
-Hold onto a solid object or get to the floor so that you do not fall.
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Nepal Red Cross Society, Guidelinewww.wikihow.com

18. Cover your head
and neck.
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19. Do not move
until it ceases.
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www.wikihow.com

20. Slowly and carefully leave the
building.
06/01/2015 20Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline
www.wikihow.com

21. Turn off the fire
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Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline

22. Leave at least one door open
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Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline
www.stanforduniveristy.com

23. Avoid Elevator
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Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline

24. Outside: on the road, vehicle etc.
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25. Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the
vehicle
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www.wikihow.com
Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline

26. Stay away from
transmission line,
buildings etc.
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www.wikihow.com

27. Do not run
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www.wikihow.com
Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline

28. Do not listen to rumours, get to safer place
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www.wikihow.com
Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline

29. What should I do after Earthquake?
• Expect aftershocks.
• Listen to a battery-operated radio
• Use the telephone / mobile phone only for emergency calls.
• Beware of objects that can fall off shelves.
• Stay away from damaged areas.
• Help injured or trapped persons.
• Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of
further injury.
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30. What Preparations can I make?
Prevention is better than cure
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31. Learn how to shut
off the water, the
electricity and the
gas.
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32. Have a survival plan
for your home.
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33. Learn First Aid
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34. Keep dangerous
objects in a secure
cabinet or on lower
shelves.
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35. Go Bag
FIRST AID KIT
DUST MASKS – 4 pcs
WATER PURIFICATION – 2 Bottles
SOAP – 2 pcs
TOILET PAPER – 4 pcs
HAND SANITIZER – 1 Bottle
SANITARY PAD – 1 packet
TOOTHPASTE – 1 Tube
MATCHES/ LIGHTERS – 2 pcs
TOOTHBRUSH - 4 pcs
NEEDLE/ THREAD – 1 of each
NOTEPAD/ PEN – 1 of each
CITY MAP/ WHISTLE – 1 of each
LEATHER WORK GLOVES -1 pair
RUBBER GLOVES – 1 pair
TORCHLIGHT (With Extra batteries) – 1 pc
RADIO (With Extra Batteries) – 1 pc
CAN OPENER - 1 pc, KNIFE – 1 pc
DUCT TAPE – 1 roll
HIGH DENSITY POLYMER BARREL FOR STORAGE
Kit 1
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36. 06/01/2015 36Nepal Red Cross Society, Guideline

37. Thank you
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