A 4.6-magnitude earthquake occurred in Kashgar, Xinjiang. How should we protect ourselves when an earthquake comes?

Our country is an earthquake-prone country. Since the 20th century, more than 800 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above have occurred. Since the 20th century, more than 500,000 people have died in earthquakes in our country, accounting for approximately 10% of the world's earthquake deaths during the same period. half the number. Earthquakes are likely to occur when crustal movements occur frequently, and earthquakes are extremely destructive. 1. Escape from a bungalow

If a devastating earthquake occurs suddenly, we will only have about 12 seconds on average, so it is also called the golden 12 seconds for self-rescue. If you encounter an earthquake, be sure not to panic, be more calm, and immediately choose a safe place to take shelter. If you live in a bungalow, put a soft object such as a school bag on your head, and then quickly go to an open place and squat in an open square. Or lie down and protect your head and neck. Be sure to remember to stay away from trees, rivers, and high-voltage lines. 2. Building Escape

It is unscientific to say that the higher the floor, the more unsafe it is during an earthquake. Nowadays, high-rise buildings are generally fully reinforced concrete frame structures, which are often stronger than bungalows and short buildings. Do not jump out of windows or take elevators during an earthquake. If the shaking is severe, seek shelter in a safe place indoors to ensure your own safety. Quickly hide under sturdy furniture, or in a room with a load-bearing wall and a small space, such as a bathroom or kitchen, but be careful not to hide near the outer walls of the room. Then cover your head with whatever you can find around you, and wait until the earthquake subsides a little before escaping outside. 3. Self-rescue if trapped

If you do not escape in time and are unfortunately trapped in the ruins, you must stay calm and see if you can break free. Cover your mouth and nose to avoid inhaling dust. If you cannot break free, forget it. , don’t cry, save your energy, pay attention to what’s going on outside, don’t yell blindly, use your mobile phone or tap rocks to send out a distress signal, and wait for rescue. If there is food around, be sure to control the amount you eat because you never know how long you will be trapped. 4. While driving

If you are driving during an earthquake, it is best to pull over immediately while ensuring safety, get out of the car and run to an open area. Staying in the car can easily lead to accidents. Injured by falling objects. If you are in a bus or bus, hold on to the handrails, lower your center of gravity, and hide near the seat. 5. When traveling

If you encounter an earthquake while traveling, you must follow the instructions of the scenic area personnel, evacuate in an orderly manner, and stay away from mountains, rivers, and high-rise buildings with a lot of glass as soon as possible. 6. After the earthquake

Don’t relax your vigilance even after the earthquake. Aftershocks often occur after major earthquakes. Do not return home to retrieve your belongings before you are sure whether it is safe. Major disasters are followed by major epidemics, and earthquakes often cause water pollution. Therefore, you must pay attention to drinking water safety after an earthquake. Try to drink boiled water, not raw water, and never eat food that has been soaked in water. It is also necessary to cooperate with professionals to eliminate flies, mosquitoes, rats and other tasks.

In short, earthquakes are something that none of us want to encounter, but when we encounter an earthquake, we must deal with it calmly, strive to survive, and wait for rescue. Earthquakes are inevitable, but as long as we take scientific and reasonable self-rescue methods, we can minimize the damage caused by disasters.