Things you need to pay attention to during the evacuation

Preparation of self-protecting equipments

① Hats, clothes, pants and shoes that can keep yourself warm.

There are too many uncertain factors to worry about during refuge. You have to keep yourself warm so that you can handle other factors without worrying about the cold.

② Gather supplies - Go Bag

Everyone in your household should have a Go Bag — a collection of things you would want if you have to leave in a hurry. Your Go Bag should be sturdy and easy to carry, like a backpack or a small suitcase on wheels. You'll need to customize your Go Bag for your personal needs, but some of the important things you need in your Go Bag include: gloves, flash lights, first aid tools, copies of importment documents, battery-operated radio, cash, notepad and pen.

Plan the closest and safest route

After the earthquake, the road condition will be unclear and the disaster risk will increase as well. It will be more likely to get injured and the rescue time will take longer. Therefore, your route should stay away from wires and cables as far as possible.

Dangers you may encounter while evacuating

① Fallen wires

If you see broken wires, you should report to electricity company or call 1999 to ask for help. Do not touch the broken wires and stay away from them.

② Anything that can be

dangerous on the ground Be aware of broken glasses, rocks and holes on the ground to avoid any injury that might slow down your evacuation.

③ Cracked walls, pillars and tiles

There is a higher chance of collapse when you see a crack on the building's wall and witness falling tiles. Therefore you should always stay away from this type of building.

④ Be aware of falling objects above you

Always be aware of falling objects above you while you are moving. For instance, signboards, flower pots or glasses.

Things you are not allowed to do during evacuations

① Do not use elevators

Elevators may be temporarily out of order after an earthquake. Therefore, do not use elevators during this time to make sure you will not be stuck in elevators.

② Do not drive cars or ride motorcycles during this time

Since roads may be damaged and filled with many obstacles after earthquakes, there is a higher chance of accidents occurring if you decide to use your vehicle. With accidents on the roads, more time will be needed for rescue teams to get to the disaster areas. Therefore, walking on foot would be a plausible option to evacuate to safe places.

③ Do not walk bare foot

Do not walk bare foot on the road after earthquakes because you may become injured and be unable to evacuate.

What should I do when I am stuck?

① Yelling

Yelling is a good way to get the attention of rescue teams and surrounding citizens. However, you have to couserve your energy carefully that only yell when you notice people are approaching you.

② Knocking in orders

Use anything around you to create knocking-sounds with patterns is a very efficient way to spread your sounds out to catch people's attentions when you are stuck underground. The reason is that sound travels faster in solid materials than in air. Thereby knocking-sounds will be more efficient than by yelling to spread your sounds.

③ Use your telecommunication devices to look for helps

Use your mobile phone to report your situation to the rescuer. Please make sure you indicate where you are clearly so the rescue team can save more time and energy.