What to do if you suffer an earthquake amid the heavy rains?
during the rainy seasons, earthquakes may have additional risks, such as landslides and floods. Next, recommendations are offered to prepare and respond to an earthquake in these conditions:
Home review and maintenance: Make sure your home is in optimal conditions to resist earthquakes, especially during the rainy season. This includes reviewing the state of the roof, drains and foundations. It also ensures that nearby earrings are stable and do not show signs of sliding.
Object assurance: Set high furniture and heavy objects to the walls to prevent them from falling during an earthquake. Check especially those that can block evacuation routes.
Preparation of an emergency plan: creates an emergency plan that considers the peculiarities of the rainy season, such as the possibility of flooding or post-sismism landslides. Includes safe evacuation routes that avoid areas prone to these risks.
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Adapted emergency kit: Make sure your emergency kit includes essential elements for the rainy season, such as waterproof, water boots and sealed bags to protect important documents and electronic devices.
Identify safe areas: Within your home, identify the safest areas to protect you during an earthquake. Avoid being close to windows that can break and cause wounds. During the rainy season, it also considers additional risks when choosing these areas.
Preparation for service cuts: earthquakes, especially during rainy seasons, can cause cuts in water, electricity and gas services. Prepare supplies of drinking water and non -perishable food that are enough for several days.
Care with floods and post-sismo landslides: after an earthquake, stay alert to possible floods or landslides, which can be more likely due to water saturation on the ground. Evacua towards high areas if you observe or receive notice of these risks.
