The document outlines the importance of disaster preparedness, specifically for earthquakes, emphasizing the need for emergency action plans and training. It describes earthquake characteristics, response strategies, and key do's and don'ts before, during, and after an earthquake to ensure safety. The training tool was created by the Dynamic Institution of Skill Development to enhance public awareness and mitigate disaster impact.

1. Preparedness for Disaster
“Earthquake”
DYNAMIC
INSTITUTION OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT

2. What is Disasters?
Nobody expects an emergency or disaster – especially
one that affects, the simple truth is that emergencies and
disasters can strike anyone, anytime, and anywhere.
The best way to protect our self/family, our students/
staffs/ workers, and our business is to expect the unexpected.
And develop a well designed emergency action plan/drills
and training to guide us when immediate action is necessary.
The best way is to prepare yourself to respond to an
emergency before it happens, so it is important to do so in
advance, when you have time to be thorough.

3. Are You Prepared?
 What if an
earthquake struck
our community?

4. What is an Earthquake?
An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the
ground caused by the breaking and shifting of
rock beneath the earth's surface.
Earthquakes may occur at any time with little or
no advanced warning.
An earthquake’s magnitude or “energy release”
is measured on the Moment magnitude (Mw)
scale.

5. How to Recognize Earthquake
Magnitude?
 Felt by instruments only
 Felt by sensitive people and sensitive animals
 Felt by many people
 Felt by everyone; pictures fall off of walls
 Damage
 Destruction of nearby communities

6. Some Hazards of an Earthquake
 Structures to collapse (buildings, bridges,
dams, etc.)
 Damage to utilities (gas, electric, phone, etc.)
 Landslides
 Flash floods
 Fires
 Sea waves
(Tidal waves and Tsunamis)
 Liquefaction (Building tilt/sink )

7. Earthquake Response
While the signal is ongoing, move away from
windows, glass and unfastened objects.
Everyone should perform “drop, cover and hold”
under tables, desks or chairs until the “shaking” signal
stops.
School bags can be used to protect head where
sufficient number of desks are not available or where
there are no desks at all.
If outdoors, find a spot away from buildings, trees,
streetlights, power lines, and overpasses.
If in a vehicle, drive to a clear spot and stop.

8. Remember

9. What Should You Do After an
Earthquake?
 Check the safety of yourself and your family.
 Expect aftershocks.
 If you smell gas, turn it off.
 Extinguish small fires.
 Inspect home for damage.
 Help neighbors.
 Tune to Emergency Alert System (EAS).

10. DO’S AND DON’TS
A. Before an earthquake:
Follow and advocate local safe building codes for
earthquake resistant construction.
Follow and advocate upgrading poorly built
structures.
Make plan and preparation for emergency relief.
Identify the medical centers, fire fighting stations,
police posts and organize relief society of your area.
Know the electric and water shut off locations in
your house.
Heavy objects, glasses, cutlery should be kept in
lower shelves.

11. DO’S AND DON’TS
B. During an earthquake:
Keep calm and reassure others.
During the event, the safest place is an open space,
away from buildings.
If you are indoors, take cover under a desk, table,
bed or doorways and against inside alls and
staircase. Stay away from glass doors, glass panes,
windows or outside doors. Do not rush to go out of
the building, to avoid stampede.
If you are outside, move away from buildings and
utility wires.

12. DO’S AND DON’TS
B. During an earthquake: (continued)
Once in the open, stay there till the vibrations
stops.
If you are in a moving vehicle, stop as quickly as
possible and stay in the vehicle.
Free all pets and domestic animals so that they can
run outside.
Do not use candles, matches or other open flames.
Put out all fires.

13. DO’S AND DON’TS
C. After an earthquake:
Keep stock of drinking water, foodstuff and first-
aid equipment in accessible place.
Do not spread and believe rumours.
Turn on your transistor or television to get the
latest information/bulletins and aftershock warnings.
Provide help to others and develop confidence.
Attend the injured persons and give them aid,
whatever is possible and also inform hospital.
Be prepared for aftershocks as these may strike.

14. DO’S AND DON’TS
C. After an earthquake: (continued)
Close the valve of kitchen gas stove, if it is on. If it
is closed, do not open. Do not use open flames.
Do not operate electric switches or appliances, if
gas leaks are suspected.
Check water pipes, electric lines and fittings. If
damaged, shut off the main valves. Do not touch live
wires of electricity.
If needed, open doors and cup boards carefully as
objects may fall.

15. Quiz
 The class A extinguisher is used for
putting out metal fires. True or False
 Name two potential fire hazards in your
School__________________ and
__________________.
 If someone is on fire, it is best to
use an extinguisher on the person. True or False
 Describe the first two things you should do if you spot
a fire: ______________ and ______________.

16. Quiz (cont.)
 What is the most dangerous
habit to have when working
with flammable chemicals?
 Prior to evacuating out the
nearest exit, you should
________________________
_
 Which type of natural disaster
is most likely to strike your
community?

17. Summary
Proper training is a key component of a safe
response.
Understand how to prevent emergencies
Understand emergency response
Only use fire-fighting equipment if trained
Know your role in an Emergency
Apply this information (also applies at home)

18. About Training Provider
Why This Training Tool Was Created
This training tool was created by the “DYNAMIC
Institution of Skill Development” in public and
society safety interest, so that people can aware and
mitigate the loss of disaster
THANK YOU!
Prepared by Mohammad Naushad
Contact- www.dynamicskilldev.com
Email- go.dynamicskill@gmail.com