What Do You Do When An Earthquake? Follow This Mitigation Step

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YOGYAKARTA - Earthquakes often hit a number of areas in Indonesia, both tectonic and volcanic earthquakes. Tectonic earthquakes often occur because Indonesia is on the meeting track for 3 tectonic plates, namely Indo Australia, Eurasia, and the Pacific. Meanwhile, the cause of volcanic earthquakes is because this country is surrounded by a Pacific ring of fire or there are many volcanoes.

The vulnerability of earthquakes needs to be watched out for by every Indonesian citizen. What is done when an earthquake occurs? Disaster mitigation needs to be understood by everyone because disasters can come anytime beyond predictions. Mitigation is an effort that needs to be done to prevent and minimize losses due to disasters.

Earthquakes are one of the disasters that often cause many casualties and severe losses. Earthquakes of large magnitude can cause buildings to be damaged and collapsed, landslides, cracked soil, tsunamis, and so on. This disaster is a dangerous time especially if someone is in the room. So what needs to be done when an earthquake occurs?

There are a number of important things that need to be done if you experience an earthquake. Here are the mitigation steps that you must take.

When an earthquake occurs, everyone will immediately panic and worry. Some immediately ran out of sight. There are also those who are confused about what to do. This happens because you can't think clearly when in a panic.

Therefore, you need to try to be calm and not panic. When thoughts and feelings of calm, you can be wiser in making decisions or actions. You are not only thinking about yourself, but also the safety of your family. If you are in a crowded place, don't just trigger panic. Stay calm and follow the instructions of local officials.

Being indoors when an earthquake occurs is quite dangerous. Especially if the room building is not too sturdy to withstand the shock. There are several steps that you can take to mitigate the earthquake while indoors.

1. Immediately check out the room

When an earthquake occurs, you need to leave the room or house immediately. Make sure you can run and open the door with a calm mind so that the lock or button opens quickly.

2. Turn off Electricity Equipment

The important thing you do when an earthquake occurs is to turn off all electrical equipment, such as cooking utensils, electronic devices, and others. This step needs to be taken to prevent a fire.

3.cur under the table

If you don't have time to rush out of the house, you can take shelter under the table as soon as possible. Guncangan due to the earthquake can make objects until the roof of the house falls. You can avoid this risk by taking cover under the table.

4. Protect the Head with a Helm or Helmet

The head becomes a body part that you need to guard when an earthquake occurs. It is very dangerous if the head is hit or falls off objects, walls, or roofs. You can protect your head from wearing a helmet or pillow.

Even if you are outdoors, you still need to protect yourself when an earthquake occurs. Mitigation steps are different when in the room. Here's what you need to do:

1. Stay away from Buildings and Tree

You need to stay away from buildings and trees immediately when an earthquake occurs. Collapsed trees and buildings can potentially hit you to the point of causing casualties. So it's better to find an open place like a field.

2. Pay Attention to the Land that is Planted

A large-power earthquake can cause a crack in the ground until the road is cut off. You need to pay attention to the soil you stand on when an earthquake occurs. If it looks like soil will crack, you must immediately change places.

3. Following Officer Instruction

If you are in a crowded location or a public place, you must remain calm and follow the officers' instructions. Officers will usually provide directions on the evacuation process. So make sure to always comply with instructions for the safety of yourself and others.

Sometimes an earthquake occurs when you are in the car. If you experience it, you need to stop the car immediately. But don't stop in the middle of the road. Put the car to the left shoulder of the road, just stop. Get out of the car immediately and look for a spacious place. Follow directions from officers in public places.

That is what is explained when an earthquake occurs, both indoors and outdoors. Earthquake mitigation needs to be understood and done to avoid casualties to loss.

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