Safety in emergency situations

SAFETY MEASURES DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

Photo: Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE:

• Do not use the elevator or stairs during the earthquake
• Do not panic and help prevent panic in others
• Stay away from windows and glass partitions
• Do not jump out of windows or off balconies if you live above the first floor
• Leave the building after the shaking stops, covering your head and watching out for exposed electrical wires and other damage
• Be prepared for aftershocks

IF YOU ARE TRAPPED UNDER DEBRIS:

• Do not panic; remember that rescue teams are working
• Try to orient yourself in the space
• If trapped for a long time, do not light a fire to avoid explosions or ignition from possible gas leaks
• Try to find water
• Signal for help (e.g., bang metal against metal—radiators, pipes, etc.)

Fire is a silent enemy.

It is impossible to predict where and when a fire will break out. This happens at any time when safety and security regulations are not followed. It is impossible to predict and say for sure.

Photo: Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan

• If the fire source is small, try to extinguish it yourself using any available means: fire extinguishers, any thick fabric, sand, soil from flower pots, water, etc.
• If electrical wiring insulation is burning, turn off the power supply at the main switchboard.
• Immediately inform neighbors or colleagues in other rooms and initiate evacuation.
• Turn off electrical equipment.
• Close windows and doors to prevent drafts from spreading the fire.
• Leave the fire area; do not search for or collect belongings.
• Move to a safe location.

WHAT TO TELL THE DISPATCHER WHEN CALLING 101 OR 112:

• The address of the fire or ignition
• The object on fire (in the yard, in the apartment, in the warehouse, etc.)
• The item on fire (TV, furniture, etc.)
• If necessary – entrance number, apartment number, number of floors in the building, the floor where the fire is, the most convenient access point, entry codes, etc.
• Your last name and phone number
• SPEAK CLEARLY AND CALMLY!

• Cool the burned area under cold running water for at least 10 minutes.
• Cover the wound with a dry sterile gauze bandage and call a doctor.
• Do not try to remove material stuck to the skin, do not pop any blisters, and do not cut off "excess" skin — this can lead to infection. Simply cover the burned area with a clean, dry cloth and apply a sterile bandage.
• Never use butter, vegetable oil, egg white, or urine — these will only worsen the injury and make treatment more difficult.
• Call emergency services if needed. Always call an ambulance if a child is burned, if blisters have formed, if multiple areas of the body are affected, or if internal tissues are visible to the naked eye.