# Q2B · Compare in detail Do’s and Don’ts for Earthquake and Tsunami Disasters.

Subject: Disaster Management

Exam: TEE

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Actual older TEE paper · 100 marks · Q1 compulsory; any four of Q2–Q7

### Q2B. Compare in detail Do’s and Don’ts for Earthquake and Tsunami Disasters. [10 marks]

#### Answer

## Five dos

1. **Drop, Cover and Hold On.** During shaking indoors, protect yourself under suitable sturdy cover and hold on; if cover is unavailable, protect your head and neck where you are.
2. **Stay clear of falling objects.** Keep away from windows, tall unsecured furniture and damaged partitions.
3. **If outdoors, seek open space.** Keep clear of buildings, trees, poles and wires without moving into another hazard.
4. **If driving, stop safely.** Pull over away from bridges, overpasses and wires where safe and remain in the vehicle until shaking stops.
5. **Move carefully after shaking.** When safe, use designated exits and stairs, expecting aftershocks and debris.

## Five don’ts

1. **Do not rush outside while shaking.** Falling glass and masonry can make exits and building edges dangerous.
2. **Do not use lifts.** Power loss or damage can trap occupants.
3. **Do not re-enter damaged buildings without clearance.** Aftershocks and hidden structural damage can cause collapse.
4. **Do not stand beside windows or unsecured tall furniture.** Glass, shelves and contents can fall during shaking.
5. **Do not touch fallen power lines or operate switches near a suspected gas leak.** Keep clear and report the hazard to trained emergency or utility teams; sparks can ignite leaking gas.

## Tsunami actions

| Do | Do not |
| --- | --- |
| Move promptly to designated safe high ground or inland on official or natural warning. | Do not go to the shore to watch unusual sea behaviour. |
| Learn and practise evacuation routes before an event. | Do not wait for a phone alert after strong/long coastal shaking if natural warning demands immediate action. |
| Assist others along safe routes without entering danger. | Do not assume ordinary buildings or parked cars provide suitable tsunami protection. |
| Stay in the safe area and monitor verified advice. | Do not return after the first wave; more waves may follow. |
| Return only after official clearance and avoid damaged services. | Do not enter debris-filled water or unstable buildings. |

A tsunami is a series of waves. Natural signs can include strong or long coastal shaking, sudden unusual sea-level change or a loud ocean roar; not every tsunami displays every sign at every location.

Key difference: protect in place from falling objects during earthquake shaking, then act on coastal tsunami danger as soon as safe. Do not apply “remain indoors” to an exposed low-lying coastal area after a tsunami warning.

#### Illustrative application · A classroom earthquake illustration

A fault begins to rupture below ground at the focus. The surface point vertically above it is the epicentre. Waves spread outward and shake buildings; the damage also depends on local ground and construction. Use the labelled diagram in the earthquake chapter to connect these terms.