Today's world top story is a devastating earthquake which rocked Japan, triggering a 10-meter tsunami that violently engulfed cars and other objects in its path in its northern areas, particularly in Miyagi Prefecture.
According to Wall Street Journal, the quake was one of the five biggest in history with a magnitude of 8.9,caused mass panic not only around the country but also to others.
A tsunami warning issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii included Japan, Russia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Guam, the Northern Marianas, the Marcus Islands and the Wake Islands, and extended across the Pacific Ocean to include Central and South America.
Like everyone living in earthquake-prone areas, it is important that children know what to do to protect themselves, no matter where they are when it occurs.
Find a Safe Spot
# Show children where they should be in the event of an earthquake. At home it is under a sturdy piece of furniture, like the dining room table. At school it is under a desk or other well-built piece of furniture. Remind children to stay away from bookcases or furniture that can fall on them, to stay away from windows, mirrors or hanging objects, and to expect the fire alarm and sprinklers to go off during an earthquake.
Duck, Cover & Hold
# "Duck, Cover and Hold," are the three words a child needs to know in the event of an earthquake. Teach them to drop down, take cover under a heavy piece of furniture and hold on to the furniture until the shaking stops. If no furniture is available, duck to the ground near an interior wall and away from windows, and cover the head and neck with the arms.
Practice Different Scenarios
# Practice different scenarios. If you're in the classroom, practice the duck, cover and hold exercise. On the playground, instruct the children to move away from the building, find a spot that is clear of trees and power lines, and drop to the ground. At home, help the children identify safe spots and practice getting into a safe position. Make sure they're aware of safe ways to exit the room and building.
Learn To Recognize The Smell Of Gas
# Explain that gas lines can sometimes be damaged during an earthquake and that natural gas can be dangerous. Natural gas has no real smell, but an aroma is added by the gas company to warn people of its presence. Gas is sometimes described as smelling like rotten eggs. Tell children to inform an adult if they believe they smell gas and that the adult will turn the gas off at its source.
Keep Things In Perspective
# Teach children that thousands of earthquakes occur every year in the United States. Most of them are too small to be felt and very few actually cause damage. While they should understand what the do if they experience an earthquake, children need not live in fear of one occurring.
According to Wall Street Journal, the quake was one of the five biggest in history with a magnitude of 8.9,caused mass panic not only around the country but also to others.
A tsunami warning issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii included Japan, Russia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Guam, the Northern Marianas, the Marcus Islands and the Wake Islands, and extended across the Pacific Ocean to include Central and South America.
Like everyone living in earthquake-prone areas, it is important that children know what to do to protect themselves, no matter where they are when it occurs.
Find a Safe Spot
# Show children where they should be in the event of an earthquake. At home it is under a sturdy piece of furniture, like the dining room table. At school it is under a desk or other well-built piece of furniture. Remind children to stay away from bookcases or furniture that can fall on them, to stay away from windows, mirrors or hanging objects, and to expect the fire alarm and sprinklers to go off during an earthquake.
Duck, Cover & Hold
# "Duck, Cover and Hold," are the three words a child needs to know in the event of an earthquake. Teach them to drop down, take cover under a heavy piece of furniture and hold on to the furniture until the shaking stops. If no furniture is available, duck to the ground near an interior wall and away from windows, and cover the head and neck with the arms.
Practice Different Scenarios
# Practice different scenarios. If you're in the classroom, practice the duck, cover and hold exercise. On the playground, instruct the children to move away from the building, find a spot that is clear of trees and power lines, and drop to the ground. At home, help the children identify safe spots and practice getting into a safe position. Make sure they're aware of safe ways to exit the room and building.
Learn To Recognize The Smell Of Gas
# Explain that gas lines can sometimes be damaged during an earthquake and that natural gas can be dangerous. Natural gas has no real smell, but an aroma is added by the gas company to warn people of its presence. Gas is sometimes described as smelling like rotten eggs. Tell children to inform an adult if they believe they smell gas and that the adult will turn the gas off at its source.
Keep Things In Perspective
# Teach children that thousands of earthquakes occur every year in the United States. Most of them are too small to be felt and very few actually cause damage. While they should understand what the do if they experience an earthquake, children need not live in fear of one occurring.
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