In the morning, a strong shock was felt in the national capital and nearby areas, with a horrific 4.2 on the Richter scale. According to the National Center for Sisamology, the depth of Quake was just 5 km with Delhi, which was its sub -center. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also urged the residents of Delhi and nearby areas to remain calm and follow security precautions.

What should happen in emergency kit,

Although you may not be able to predict the intensity and time of the earthquake, safety precautions may be taken. Experts say that it is necessary to always be ready. An important way you can do this, having an emergency kit in your home, as after a disaster, you may need to survive on your own for several days.

An disaster supply kit is a collection of basic items that may require your home in an emergency. Here is a list of ten most essential commodities that you should always keep in the kit for such an emergency:

• A Torch with additional battery Is a good idea. If your power is out and you have no way to charge your phone, you may need to rely on the flashlight to go around the night.
• Sufficient Supply of drugs That you or your family members are taking
• Crescent and pipe wrench to shut down gas and water supply
• First aid kit and handbook
• Torch with additional bulbs and batteries
• Portable radio With additional battery
• Water for each family member: All cater per day allows at least 1 gallon and purification tablet or chlorine bleach to purify drinking water from other sources
• Canned and packed foods, additional food for pets if necessary
• Camp stove or barbecue to cook out
• Waterproof for waste disposal, heavy-duty plastic bags

Du and dont dont during earthquake

During the earthquake, no matter how strong it is, it is best to reduce your movements and stay indoors until possible, until you find out that it is safe to get out. Take a look at the following stages on what to do during the earthquake.

Indoors

• Immediately fell on the ground. Reach a safe place, such as under a table and cover your head with your arms
• Stay under any strong furniture, corner or inner door of your building
• Take away from any glass furniture/windows that can fall on you
• If possible, the falling debris and the glass mold your head with a pillow to avoid injuries.

On the road

• If you are outside, stay in the place where you stop until you tremble
• Be sure to separate from trees, buildings or electrical connections
• Stay away from any loose utility wires or fuel or gas lines
• If you are traveling in the car during an earthquake, stop immediately and stay in your vehicle. Earthquake only move forward
• Avoid damaged bridges and roads

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