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Decide your emergency evacuation direction
Acquire correct information

Always have a plan in mind to make sure you take the safest route. To make sure your plan is a good plan by acquiring accurate information is vital to ensure your evacuation route. There are a few ways to gain correct information such as listening to the radio, watching TV news, checking on smart phones, and browsing government websites.

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Shelter in place

① At home

The best way to confirm the safety of your home environment after earthquakes is to acquire the earthquake information through the mass communication tools. Also, the best option for refuge is to take shelter at your home when there are daily storage supplies.

② At other place

You should always tell your parents about your plan to make sure they can get contact with your family members during earthquakes. Keep in mind that if you can confirm your current location is safe then you do not need to go back to your home immediately. This is because you may get injured on your way back home.

Evacuations

According to the Great Hanshin Earthquake in Japan, approximately 10% of people died due to the fires caused by earthquakes. Many structural damages caused the housing collapse which can lead to deaths. As a result, be aware of notice of government agencies, police or fire brigade to begin to prepare for evacuation. Lastly, be sure to confirm the home security situation to avoid a fire before evacuation.

Things you need to pay attention to during the evacuation

① Turn off power

There may be power outages, line interruptions, electrical products damaging after earthquakes. Therefore, you have to turn off the power switch after earthquakes in order to prevent fire when the power come in again.

② Turn off fire sources and gases

In order to prevent damaging to gas pipeline , barrel gas pipeline or gas stove joint from earthquakes, make sure you turn off all the fire sources and gas switches before leaving your home to prevent leakage and gas explosion.

③ Place a sticker note to inform your family

members that you are safe Always leave messages for your family members to make sure you can get contact with them after earthquakes. It will be easier for them to see your note on the wall and door.

④ Leave a voice message at 1991 call platform. (website: www.1991.tw)

When there are severe disasters, your phone may not work in damaged areas. Therefore you should call this system before earthquakes to record a message. This way you can still know your family' s condition when you guys are separate.