Emergency Response Guidelines Earthquakes
by Place
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At Home
under the table to protect your body. When the shaking stops, shut off electricity and gas and open the door to secure an exit before going outside
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Outside
or the elderly and respiratory patients, with your bag or hands against falling objects; evacuate to a large space such as a playground or a park as keeping a safe distance from buildings
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In elevators
Press the stop buttons of all floors and get off the elevator as soon as it stops and then use stairs.
※ Do not use an elevator in case of an earthquake
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In School
Go under the desk and hold its leg firmly. When the shaking stops, evacuate to the playground in an orderly manner.
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In a department store or shopping center
Protect your body against falling objects from shelves and go to stairs or pillars. When the shaking stops, evacuate outside.
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In theaters, stadiums, etc.
Stay in your seat protecting your body with your belongings such as a bag until the shaking stops, and then calmly evacuate according to announcement.
Daycare Center/Kindergarten/School
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On the Subway
Turn on hazard lights; slow down the car to pull over on the right side of the road; listen to the information on the radio; evacuate leaving your key in the ignition.
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While Driving
Beware of landslides and cliff collapses while evacuating to a safe place. When a tsunami warning is issued on the coast, move to a higher place.
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In a mountain or near the sea
Stay in your seat protecting your body with your belongings such as a bag until the shaking stops, and then calmly evacuate according to announcement
by Situation
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When Shaking by Earthquake
Go under the table to protect your body, and hold its leg firmly.
![evacuate to a safe place.](/humanframe/theme/en/assets/image/en06/co-img-060106-11.jpg)
When Shaking Stops
Shut off electricity and gas and open the door to secure an exit.
![evacuate to a safe place.](/humanframe/theme/en/assets/image/en06/co-img-060106-12.jpg)
When Going Outside
Move quickly using the stairs. (Never use the elevator.) ※ If you are in an elevator during a fire or an earthquake, press the stop buttons of all floors and get it off as soon as it stops.
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When Stepping out of a Building
Outside the building protect your head with your bag or hands, and evacuate while looking around and keeping a safe distance from the building.
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When Looking for a Shelter
Beware of falling objects and quickly evacuate to a large space such as playgrounds, parks, etc. (Never use a vehicle.)
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When Arriving at a Shelter
Act according to right information from radio or public announcement.
- Source: SAFEKOREA website