# Q5A · State and elaborate in brief any 5 Do’s and Don’ts for response during Earthquakes.

Subject: Disaster Management

Exam: TEE

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

### Q5A. State and elaborate in brief any 5 Do’s and Don’ts for response during Earthquakes. [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.

#### 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.