Disaster Preparedness

【Explained by a Former Firefighter】Earthquake Safety at Night|Preparation Before Sleep Prevents Serious Injuries

Nighttime earthquakes are especially dangerous. Darkness, confusion, and sudden waking cause people to move blindly into...
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【Explained by a Former Firefighter】Earthquake Safety While Driving|Stopping Correctly Saves Lives on the Road

Experiencing an earthquake while driving is extremely dangerous. Vehicles can lose control, roads can crack, and surroun...
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【Explained by a Former Firefighter】Securing Furniture to Prevent Earthquake Injuries|Most Injuries Happen Inside the Home

During earthquakes, buildings often remain standing—but people are injured by what falls inside them. In many disaster r...
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【Explained by a Former Firefighter】What to Do If You Are Outside During an Earthquake|Open Space and Awareness Save Lives

Being outdoors during an earthquake can be safer than being inside—if you act correctly. The greatest outdoor dangers co...
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【Explained by a Former Firefighter】Earthquake Myths vs. Facts|Wrong Beliefs Cause Injuries, Not Earthquakes

During earthquakes, misinformation spreads faster than shaking itself. In real disaster scenes, I have repeatedly seen p...
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【Explained by a Former Firefighter】Safe Evacuation From High-Rise Buildings|Knowing When to Stay and When to Leave Saves Lives

High-rise buildings behave very differently during earthquakes. Elevators stop, stairwells become crowded, and panic cau...
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【Explained by a Former Firefighter】How to Protect Children During Earthquakes|Adult Actions Decide a Child’s Survival

Children are especially vulnerable during earthquakes. They are smaller, slower to react, and easily overwhelmed by fear...
Disaster Preparedness

【Explained by a Former Firefighter】What to Do in the First 60 Seconds of an Earthquake|The Actions That Decide Survival

The first 60 seconds of an earthquake are critical. Panic and hesitation cause injuries, while fast and correct actions ...
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【Explained by a Former Firefighter】Disaster Preparedness for Schools and Teachers

Schools are responsible for large numbers of children with limited mobility, limited information, and high emotional sen...
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【Disaster Specialist Explains】What to Do in the First 60 Seconds of an Earthquake|“Your Reaction in One Minute Determines Your Survival”

The first 60 seconds of an earthquake are the most critical. Panic causes injuries, while calm and immediate action save...