Form 8 (2015) Safety Rules

Safety Rules

During the Earthquake:

• If you are indoors, stay there but quickly move to a safe location in the room such as under a strong desk, a strong table to protect yourself from falling objects. Stay away from near windows, large mirrors, hanging objects, heavy furniture, heavy appliances or fireplaces.
• If you are cooking, turn off the stove and take cover.
• If you are outdoors, move to an open area where falling objects are unlikely to strike you. Move away from buildings, power lines and trees. 
• If you are driving, slow down smoothly and stop on the side of the road. Avoid stopping on or under bridges, power lines, trees. Stay in your car.

During a Volcanic Eruption

• Listen to a local station on a portable radio for any emergency information and instructions from local authorities to know what to do.

• If indoors, close all windows and doors to keep volcanic ash from entering. 

• If outdoors, take shelter indoors. Your safest place is indoors, away from various hazards.

• Stay out of designated restricted zones.

• Avoid low-lying areas and river valleys downstream of the volcano.

• Wear a dust mask designed to protect against lung irritation from small particles.

• Protect your eyes by wearing goggles.

• Keep as much of your skin covered as possible.