There are many types of disasters depending upon the area in which you are living.for example if you are living near a sea you will mostly suffering from the flood,same as if you are living near hill area you will you will encounter with the earthquakes.So it depends upon condition in which you are living.
Depending upon these conditions you must know the types of disaster mostly occurring in your area because only then you will be able to evacuate from the danger.So the remaining types of Disasters are discussed below.
There are two more types of disasters so in the section below we will tell in detail about these types and guide you how to deal with them.
Earthquakes are characterized by a series of vibrations of the ground that can often lead to serious damage of surrounding buildings.
If you find yourself in the midst of an earthquake:
If you are indoors- Take cover under a strong piece of furniture or crouch in a corner and cover your face and head with your arms.Ensure you stay away from all doors and windows and anything that could possible fall. Remain inside until all shaking has subsided.
If you are outdoors- move away from any buildings or structures likely to fall.
Once vibrations have subsided, be aware that further vibration or shockwaves may occur. Though these further vibrations are generally not as severe as the initial vibrations, they may serve to further weaken structures already affected by the earthquake. Ensure you stay well clear of such damaged areas.
If you are living in a coastal area, earthquakes can result in the formation of a tsunami (also known as a tidal wave). If a tsunami is likely to occur, move inland immediately to higher ground.After a tsunami has subsided, stay away from flooded areas until authorities have declared it is safe to return.
Whether this disaster is an individualized event or on a large scale, fire escalates quickly and is extremely dangerous. The heat and smoke resulting form fire is also extremely dangerous.
There are some precautions that may be taken to protect you from falling victim to a fire in your home. These include installing smoke alarms on each level of your residence and regularly checking these alarms to ensure they are working correctly. Ensure smoke alarms are replaced every ten years.To aid in evacuation procedures during a fire, ensure windows and doors are not nailed shut and that there are appropriate fire ladders if you live in a multi story building.
If a fire were to occur in your home, it is important to have a predetermined escape route from each room in the family home. For more information on determining escape routes, refer to chapter three.Remain low to the ground during your evacuation, to minimize inhalation of smoke and other toxic gases caused by the fire. Before opening any doors, check for heat by using the back of your hand to feel the top of the door.
If the door is hot, do not open it; find another means of exiting the building.
If the door is not hot, open it carefully and ensure the escape route is clear before exiting the room. If the escape route is clear, exit the room and close the door behind you.
If your clothes happen to catch fire during your evacuation, drop to the ground in order to extinguish the fire. Do not run as this will accelerate the burning. Ensure all family members are familiar with the stop, drop and roll method.
If you or a member of your family becomes burned, the following first aid tips may be helpful:
For minor burns or burns no larger than two to three inches in diameter:
For major burns or large burns:
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