{"id":3541,"date":"2025-04-21T17:21:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T08:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/?post_type=disaster-prevention&p=3541"},"modified":"2025-04-21T16:29:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T07:29:50","slug":"earthquake-survival-guide-avoid-5-deadly-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"disaster-prevention","link":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/disaster-prevention\/earthquake-survival-guide-avoid-5-deadly-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Earthquake Survival Guide: Avoid 5 Deadly Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Protecting yourself during an earthquake is a top priority, but it’s equally important to be aware of the potential dangers that can arise immediately after the shaking stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Don’t rush outside immediately after the shaking stops.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to check your surroundings carefully before going outside. Roads and buildings may have been damaged by the earthquake, and it could be dangerous to go outside. For example, if the ground has liquefied, you could get stuck in a sinkhole. Additionally, falling debris from damaged buildings can pose a serious threat to your safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2. Do not reset the circuit breaker right away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule, you should avoid turning on electrical devices or resetting circuit breakers immediately after an earthquake. If electrical appliances have been damaged by the earthquake, turning on the power can cause electrical shocks, short circuits, or even fires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3.Do not light a fire carelessly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This could ignite gas and cause an explosion. Damaged pipes may be leaking gas. Igniting a fire could result in a fatal disaster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4. Avoid making unnecessary calls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After an earthquake, phone lines can become overloaded due to emergency calls to police, fire departments, and government offices, as well as safety checks. To ensure that emergency services have access to the lines when they need them, please refrain from making non-essential calls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5. Be wary of rumors on social media.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the widespread use of smartphones, many people rely on social media for information during disasters. However, there is a high risk of false information being spread on social media, so it is important to be cautious when gathering information. Always pay attention to the posting date, background, and source of the information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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