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The councilman of Emergencies of the City council of Lorca, Juan Miguel Bayonas, has informed that "the National Geographic Institute has verified the earthquake located in the municipality to the 8:58 hours with a magnitude of 3'5 degrees in the scale Richter and a depth of 1 kilometer ".
Bayonas has indicated that "just over 20 calls have been received alerting of the emergency, but without reporting any damage, remember that the fundamental thing in this type of situation is to remain calm and, since the earthquakes you can not foresee, the best way to protect yourself is by being well informed and prepared. "
Therefore, the following habitual basic recommendations are transferred, which should always be taken into account in our day-to-day life:
Before they occur:
1. Have prepared: first aid kit, flashlights, battery-operated radio, batteries, etc.
and some provisions in place known to all.
Know how to turn off the light, gas and water.
2. Plan a plan of action in case of emergency and ensure the regrouping of the family in a safe place.
3. Create a telephone directory to, in case of need, be able to call emergency services, Fire, Healthcare or Police.
Although you can always use 112 as an emergency center
4. Do not place heavy objects on top of tall furniture, secure them on the floor.
5. Secure furniture, such as cabinets, shelves, etc., to the walls.
and hold those objects that can cause damage when falling, such as pictures, mirrors, lamps, toxic or flammable products, etc.
6. Check the structure of your home and, above all, make sure that chimneys, eaves, coverings, balconies, etc.
have a good fixation to the structural elements.
If necessary, consult a construction technician.
During an earthquake:
If the earthquake is not strong, calm down, it will end soon.
If the earthquake is strong, maintain and transmit calm.
Sharpen attention to avoid risks and remember the following instructions:
to.
If you are inside a building, stay inside;
If it's outside, stay out.
Entering or leaving buildings can only cause accidents.
b.
Inside a building look for strong structures: under a table or bed, under the lintel of a door, next to a pillar, master wall or in a corner and protect your head.
c.
Do not use the elevator and never rush to the exit.
d.
Turn off all fire.
Do not use any type of flame (match, lighter, candle, etc.) during or immediately after the tremor.
and.
Move away from electrical cables, cornices, glass, parapets, etc.
F.
Do not approach or penetrate the buildings to avoid being hit by falling dangerous objects (glass, cornices, etc.).
Go to open places, do not run and watch out for traffic.
g.
If you are driving when the shaking occurs, stop it where it allows you to stay inside it, removed from bridges and pits.
After a high intensity earthquake:
- Keep calm and have others keep it.
Prevent any situation of panic.
- Check if someone is injured, give them the necessary help.
Serious wounded should not move, unless they have knowledge of how to do it;
in case of deterioration of the situation (fire, collapse, etc.) move it with caution.
- Check the state of the water, gas and electricity pipes, do it visually and by the smell, never put any appliance into operation.
In case of any anomaly or doubt, close the general stopcocks and notify technicians or authorities.
- Do not use the phone.
Do it alone in case of extreme urgency.
Connect the radio to receive information or instructions from the authorities.
It is preferable to communicate by data (Internet or messages) than by voice.
- Be careful when opening cabinets, some objects may have been in an unstable position.
- Use boots or shoes with a thick sole to protect them from sharp objects.
- Do not immediately repair the damage, except if there are broken glass or bottles with toxic or flammable substances.
- Turn off any fire, if you can not control it, contact the fire department immediately.
- After a violent shake, leave the building in an orderly and gradual manner, especially if it is damaged.
- Get away from the damaged buildings.
Go to open areas.
- After a strong earthquake follow the replicas that can cause additional damage, especially in damaged buildings.
Stay away from these.
- In buildings with serious damage do not enter until authorized.
- Drink bottled or boiled water.
COLLABORATE WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES:
- Act according to the rules or recommendations for Seismic Emergencies and the guidelines of emergency services.
- Do not be influenced by rumors, nor propagate them.
Connect the radio and follow the instructions dictated by the authorities at www.lorca.es, on twitter @AytoLorca or www.facebook.es/ayuntamientolorca.
- Inform the authorities of the serious damage to buildings, especially those that threaten to collapse in transit areas.
Communicate the existence of dangerous material (radioactive, toxic products, etc.) or any fact (fire, explosions, etc.) that threatens to increase or trigger more damage.
- Work together with the emergency services and under your orders.
The coordination is essential.
Collaborate in helping the wounded, sick, children and the elderly.
- Answer the calls made by the authorities.
Do not go to the affected areas if you are not requested.
Curiosear is dangerous and makes relief work difficult.
- Do not use the car as there is danger of accidents and prevents external aids.
- Use the phone only in extreme cases.
Save your resources (water, food, etc.).
Collaborate with your neighbors
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca
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