Earthquake damage to homes on a high ridge.

What to do after an earthquake

地震后保持安全的步骤和保护财产的方法.

地震可能很可怕,但危险并不会随着地震的停止而结束. Even if you've prepared for an earthquake, you and your family's safety should be your top priority. 在地震停止后,你应该采取一些行动来保护你和你的家人的安全,保护你的财产.

Evaluate your situation

Stay calm and make sure you are in a safe place. If possible, 穿上防护服,如坚固的靴子或鞋子,以防你需要穿过碎片或碎玻璃. 如果你的家或你所在的地方被损坏,缓慢而安全地撤离. 到外面指定的会面地点或远离受损道路的安全地点, tall structures and power lines. While getting to a safer spot, be on the lookout for structural damage, falling debris, gas leaks, downed power lines or flammable liquid spills. 不要进入任何损坏的建筑物或使用电梯.

Check for injuries

寻找常见的地震损伤,如头部创伤、撕裂或骨折. 你越快得到伤病的关注就越好. 如果你带着防震袋,一个急救箱会很有帮助. 如果有严重的医疗紧急情况,请联系当地政府.

Expect aftershocks

Stay alert and be prepared for aftershocks. According to the U.S. Geological Society, aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that happen after the main earthquake. 在主震之后,许多余震会持续很长时间, 所以不要以为回家是安全的. 

Find higher ground

Over 80% of earthquakes 发生在太平洋或太平洋沿岸Ring of Fire,” which can generate a tsunami. 如果你在海岸附近,在一个可能经历海啸的地区, move inland to higher ground immediately. A tsunami 能在地震发生后几分钟内迅速到达吗.

建立沟通并监控情况

查看一下家人、邻居或同事的情况,如果需要的话,帮助他们. 用电池供电的收音机或手机收听当地媒体的最新消息和指示. 他们可能会紧急广播损坏信息和救援中心. 只有在当局表示安全的情况下才能回家.

Inspect your home

当地震后进入你的家时,你应该非常小心. If it is safe to do so, shut off any utilities that could create a hazard. 建筑物的损坏可能肉眼看不出来,你需要注意每一步. 你还应该计划好逃生路线,以防发生余震. Be on the lookout for:

  • Damaged walls, floors, doors and staircases
  • 气体泄漏,这可能是明显的气味或嘶嘶声
  • Electrical system damage
  • Sewage or water line damage
  • 易脱落的石膏板、灰泥或天花板

在检查损坏或进行任何修理时,安全应该是第一位的.

记录地震损失并提出地震索赔

When you reenter your home, 你应该试着把损坏的物品拍下来,以便可能的pp王者电子官网索赔. If you have created a home inventory,它可以帮助您识别损坏或丢失的东西. 你会想要尽快开始你的索赔,以便及时得到你的帮助. 如果您是State Farm®的客户,您也许可以 start your claim online.

An earthquake is a scary event, but if you've prepared, know how to stay safe 知道之后该怎么做,你就可以把危险降到最低,保护你的家. Contact a State Farm agent 了解更多信息或查看您的pp王者电子官网政策,以确保您有您需要的pp王者电子官网范围.

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