ENDORSEMENT OF NOOSA LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2023 · 2023-10-10 S&O Attachment 1 to the Minutes - Get Ready Packs

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE:                                After an earthquake:
                                                         ave a battery operated radio and tune into
                                                        H
  IF YOU ARE INDOORS:                                   your local radio station and heed warnings
     ake cover - get under a sturdy table, bed or
    T                                                   and advice.
    other piece of furniture or doorway. Hold on
                                                        Try to stay calm and help others around you.
    until the shaking stops.
                                                       	Check for injuries and apply first aid. Do not
   	Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors
                                                         move seriously injured people unless they are
     and walls, and anything that could fall.
                                                         in immediate danger.
   	Stay inside until the shaking stops. There may
                                                       	Beware of damaged power lines, bridges
     be aftershocks.
                                                         and trees.
    Don’t use lifts.
                                                       	Heed all warnings and don’t go sightseeing.
   	The electricity may go out and sprinkler            Instead, check and offer help to neighbours,
     systems or fire alarms may turn on.                 friends and family.

                                                        Be prepared for aftershocks.
  IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE:
                                                        Don’t make unnecessary telephone calls.
    Stay there.
                                                       	Turn off electricity, gas or water supplies and
   	Move away from buildings, streetlights and
                                                         check whether they have been affected.
     utility wires.
                                                       	Do not light matches until after you have
   	Once in the open, stay there until the shaking
                                                         checked for gas or fuel leaks.
     stops. The greatest danger exists directly
     outside buildings, at exits and alongside         	Wear rubber boots or rubber-soled shoes and
     exterior walls.                                     rubber or leather gloves.

                                                       	Check for cracks and damage to your
  IF YOU ARE IN A MOVING VEHICLE:
                                                         building’s floors, walls and ceilings. Evacuate if
   	Stop as quickly as safety allows and stay in        the building is badly damaged.
     the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under
     buildings, trees, overpasses and utility wires.   	Follow any instructions for treating water.
                                                         Conserve food and water as supplies may
   	Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has         be interrupted.
      stopped. Avoid roads, bridges and ramps that
      might have been damaged.

  IF YOU ARE TRAPPED:
    Do not light a match or use a lighter.

    Keep as still as possible.

   	Cover your mouth with a handkerchief
     or clothing.

   	Tap a pipe or wall or call out so rescuers can
     locate you.

   	Call 112 if your mobile phone is with you
     and working.




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