Title: Surviving Natural Disaster: Safety measures before and during an earthquake Outline: Introduction How Prepared are

re you? o The Pacific Ring of Fire o Earthquake in the Philippines Casualties o Marikina Valley Fault System The nearest active fault line in Manila Body The safety measures o Before an earthquake Knowing the basic terms Comparing Magnitude/intensity Making an emergency kit Creating earthquake readiness plan Protecting your home o During an earthquake Drop, Cover, Hold On Dos and Donts Conclusion Better safe than sorry

Content/Script: Intro We All know that our country is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions commonly happen. We all know that earthquakes are now happening more frequently than the previous years, and fault lines continually emerge from the ground. Now, what we all dont know is when will an earthquake strike since it is unpredictable. If I am going to ask you one question, how prepared are you if an earthquake suddenly happen now? To answer this question, I present to you Surviving Natural Disaster: Safety measures before and during an earthquake Body I am going to start on before an earthquake Step 1, Make an emergency kit. This includes: first aid kit, hygiene kit, personal medicines, foods, flashlight, whistle, cash, beddings, paper and pencil, and important family documents (etc).; and step 2, Secure It Now. As a general rule, you should secure anything that can be dangerous when it falls, and fragile/expensive enough when destroyed inside the house. To do this: Anchor bookcases and filing cabinets to nearby walls. Place heavy objects on lower shelves. Place breakable items inside closed cabinets with latches (so they are less to swing). Use closed hooks/eyescrews for hanging objects. Put non-damaging adhesives (earthquake putty or gummies) on tabletop objects Install safety film to windows and glass doors. Next is during an earthquake. Official rescue teams from the U.S. and other countries all agree that "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes. Step 1, DROP down onto your hands and knees (before the earthquake knocks you down). This position protects you from falling but allows you to still move if necessary. Step 2, COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if possible) under a sturdy table or desk. If there is no shelter nearby, only then should you get down near an interior wall (or next to low-lying furniture that won't fall on you), and cover your head and neck with your arms and hands. Step 3, HOLD ON to your shelter (or to your head and neck) until the shaking stops. Be prepared to move with your shelter if the shaking shifts it around.

As a general rule for indoors, Move away from windows, skylights, doors and things that can fall. Stay inside, and do not leave the building you may be hit by falling debris. As a general rule for outdoors, Move quickly and safely into the open, away from electrical lines, trees and buildings. Drop to the ground and cover your head with your arms until the shaking stops. To wrap everything up, Earthquakes cannot be predicted, although some scientists are working on this. Because earthquakes strike without warning, it is important that every member of your family knows what to do when an earthquake strikes. Learn about your disaster safety plans in the workplace and at your childrens school and/or childcare centre.