Before the earthquake
- Have in hand a complete earthquake survival kit
- All members of the family must know on how to turn-off electricity, water, and gas.
- Have a plan for reuniting your family and make a plan for safety procedures
- Have emergency telephone numbers such as the following:
*Doctor
*Hospital
*Police
*911 (Davao region)
- Place heavy equipments near the walls such as:
* Cabinets
* Mirrors
* Wall units
* Bookcases
- You should never place heavy and big equipments over your beds
- Always put big and heavy equipments lower than your knees
During the earthquake
- Stay calm
- Stay inside your abodes
- Stand near your doorway
- Crouch under your tables or desks
- Stay away from sharp objects/edges
- Stay away from glass dividers and glass windows
- Stay away from electrical and telephone lines, trees, and buildings
- Drive away from overpasses and underpasses when on the road
- Stop in safe area
- Stay inside you vehicle
After an earthquake
- Check out for injuries from your family and then provide first aid medication
- Contact a doctor or go the hospital if the injury is serious
- Switch off appropriate utilities
- Have a safety-check on gas, sewage breaks, water, and electricity
- Look out for electrical shortcuts and or downed power lines
- Check out for potential problems after the quake
- Look out for abode or building damages
- Clean up those dangerous spills such as gasoline or kerosene
- Wear boots or shoes
- Turn on your television or radio to listen for further public safety and instructions.
- For emergency cases, use your telephones/cell phones
Davao city emergency hotline number *911
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