Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Devastates Southern Philippines, Triggering Tsunami Alerts

Earthquakes are basically caused by the movement of the tectonic plates inside the surface of the earth. They thus provide no prior notice or indication before striking off any area and thus prevention is better than cure. Each one of us must know the basic preventive measures that might help us save ourselves during such unforeseen calamities.

1. Drop, Cover and Hold
During an earthquake , the drop, cover and hold strategy suggests the following steps –
A) Drop to your knees and hands.
B) Take shelter under a sturdy table or desk if available.
C) If no shelter is available, protect your head and neck with your arms.
D) Hold on until the shaking stops.


2. Stay Away from Windows and Falling objects
During an earthquake, it is suggested that you stay away from windows, mirrors, shelves, hanging lights or anything that could fall. Moreover, you should also not run outside during the shaking as falling debris can cause serious injuries.