What you need to know about an earthquake

The unpredictability and danger of earthquakes generates fear, speculation and panic among the population. In order to teach citizens how to behave in this emergency situation, as well as in preparation for the Republican Command and Staff Exercises "Zher-2024", specialists of the Emergency Situations Department of East Kazakhstan region in all cities and districts of the region conduct explanatory work, hand over memos, thanks to which you can increase your knowledge about actions in case of an earthquake.

 

Rescuers are advised to think in advance about an action plan during an earthquake when at home, at work, in a store, in a movie, on transport, on the street and conduct seismic surveys.

 

Seismologists claim that after the first tremors felt by a person, stronger vibrations may follow in 15-20 seconds, which shake buildings. 15-20 seconds is the time in which we can take a safe place. If you stay in the building after a lull, you need to leave it quickly. On the street, go to the open areas and wait for official information from the emergency services.

 

         Don't be surprised to feel the aftershocks. After the first concussion, there is usually a pause, after which a second shock may follow. Scientists say that aftershocks can remind you of themselves for several weeks in a row, and for several months. However, there is also a positive point, all aftershocks are much weaker than the main earthquake, so information about possible repeated movements should not cause alarm.

 

 

 

Press service of the Emergency Department of East Kazakhstan Region