Christchurch: All Shook Up!

Waking up early Saturday morning to the violent shaking of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake is terrifying for all people. Ensuring that you and your family are safe is vitally important.

To all the children in Room 8 and your families,
I hope that you are all safe and that their was not much damage to your homes. Children in Room 8 ensure you listen to your parents.

What to Do During an Earthquake

When the shaking begins
Drop, take cover, and hold on. Move only a short distance to a nearby safe place. Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you're sure it's safe to go outside. Stay away from windows, chimneys, and shelves containing heavy objects.
If you're in bed, hold on and stay there, and protect your head and body with a pillow and blankets.
If you're outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings trees and power lines. Drop to the ground.
If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place (as above). Stay in the car until the shaking stops.
If you are in a lift, stop it at the nearest floor and get out.
Do not look for your pets until the shaking stops.

When the shaking stops
Protect yourself from further danger by putting on long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes, and work gloves.
Check those around you and offer help if necessary. Put out small fires and eliminate fire hazards. Evacuate the building if you are unable to control the fire. Turn off the gas if you think it's leaking.
Listen to the radio for instructions from Civil Defence. Some people may need to be evacuated.
After a big earthquake expect aftershocks - they can go on for weeks or even months. Each time you feel one, drop, take cover, and hold on.
Check your home or workplace for damage. Get everyone out if the building is unsafe.
Don't go sightseeing - you'll add to the congestion and hamper relief efforts. Don't touch downed power lines - treat all power lines as alive.

Arohahui

Stay safe

Mister A