the building infrastructure in order to avoid any untoward incident in the wake of earthquakes. The government should introduce and effective building safety policy that they should be built shockproof buildings which could at least bear 9 to 10 magnitude’s earthquake,” commented Umar.
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on the other hand while issuing the safety and precautionary measures to avoid any damage from the aftershocks has advised people to stay calm and check for unstable objects and other hazards above and around you.
The authority in its safety guidelines has also appealed that the people should stay out of the damaged buildings and check their home for structural damage and other hazards and if they suspect that their home is unsafe, do not re-enter.
As per guidelines the first thing after the earthquake people should do is that they should inspect gas, water and electric lines for any damages and leaks. If in doubt put the main switches off.
“Put on sturdy shoes and protective clothing to help prevent injury from debris, especially broken glass. If you are near a coastline in a high risk area, immediately move inland or to higher ground and remain there until officials declare the area safe,” the guidelines suggest.
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