The 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Kahramanmaraş Pazarcık caused great destruction. The earthquake, which was felt in a wide region, especially in Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Adıyaman, Malatya, Adana, Osmaniye, Hatay and Mersin, at 04.17 in the morning, caused loss of life.
Emphasizing the importance of being cool in the event of an earthquake, experts state that instead of jumping out of the window or balcony, it is necessary to ‘collapse, grab, hold’ next to a safe and large item in the event of an earthquake. OHS Specialist Dr. Nuri Bingöl emphasized that large items should be fixed and piercing and cutting tools should be kept indoors.
Üsküdar University Faculty of Health Sciences Deputy Dean OHS expert Dr. Instructor Member Nuri Bingöl made an assessment about what should be done and the precautions to be taken during the earthquake.
Items must be fixed!
Emphasizing the importance of pre-earthquake preparation, Dr. Nuri Bingöl said that large items that could be knocked over by the earthquake should be fixed to the wall. Stating that items that can cause damage when dropped, such as frames and shelves, should not be kept, Dr. Nuri Bingöl reminded that if this is not possible, it is necessary to make sure that these items are well fixed.
Taking the stairs and elevators is dangerous!
Noting that there should be no panic in the event of an earthquake, Dr. Nuri Bingöl emphasized that it is very dangerous to try to escape, especially from the current place.
Expressing that the feeling of panic will cause people to behave in behaviors that they should not do, Dr. Nuri Bingöl said, “Jumping from the window or balcony is much more dangerous than the behavior of ‘holding a crash trap’ next to a safe big item by staying at home during the earthquake. One of the behaviors that should not be done is jumping from windows or balconies.
Likewise, the most vulnerable parts of buildings to earthquakes are stairs, and these are the places where the risk of collapse is highest. Therefore, heading for the stairs, wanting to go out as soon as possible, and even attempting to use the elevators are among the most wrong behaviors.” warned.
Earthquake preparedness improves chances of survival
Underlining once again to be calm in an earthquake, OHS expert Dr. Nuri Bingöl said, “We increase our chances of survival with the information we have obtained in our previous exercises and by being prepared for earthquakes.” said.
Stating that the earthquake is a moment of panic and that exercises are important before the earthquake, OHS expert Dr. Nuri Bingöl said, “Earthquake drills are very important in order to survive the earthquake without panic or to be less panicked.
Just like the drill held throughout Turkey last year, many more trials will be carried out both on a country basis, on an institutional basis, and within the family, which will ensure the calm behavior at the time of the earthquake and automate the actions we need to do, thus creating an important factor for the earthquake.” said.
Next to durable items, the “Collapse-Track-Hold” movement should be done.
Emphasizing once again the importance of the “collapse – grab – hold” movements in the exercises, Dr. Nuri Bingöl said, “More importantly is where we will hold on by collapsing and closing. For this, it is necessary to choose the side of durable large items where gaps can occur, which we call the triangle of life. Washing machines or dishwashers can be suitable durable goods for this.” he said.
Items that will create a life triangle are important!
Mentioning the precautions to be taken in rooms where children sleep, OHS expert Dr. Nuri Bingöl said, “All of these measures should be applied more sensitively in rooms where children are present. As much as possible, care should be taken to keep solid large items that can form a life triangle in these rooms by fixing them to the wall.
Behavior change and awareness should be created in our children about what to do in case of an earthquake through continuous training and trials.” gave advice.
Drilling and cutting tools should be in closed places.
OHS expert Dr. Nuri Bingöl said that keeping cutting and piercing tools in closed drawers not only to prevent damage during earthquakes but also to prevent injuries in general is also a safe behavior during earthquakes.
Source: (BYZHA) – Beyaz News Agency
