I heard there was an earthquake in Jianping County, Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province. Is it true?

Publish falsehoods. There must be ways to escape from an earthquake. Don't believe rumors.

Earthquakes are sudden and take people by surprise. If you are inside the house when the earthquake starts, do not try to rush out of the house. This is very likely to cause death. The expedient is to hide under a sturdy bed or table. If there is no solid furniture, stand in the doorway, the doorframe providing some protection. Stay away from windows as the glass may shatter.

·If you are outdoors, do not get close to buildings, trees, telephone poles or any other tall structures that may collapse. Get as far away from tall buildings as possible and into open space. To avoid losing your balance during an earthquake, lie down on the ground. If there is no open space nearby, you should temporarily take shelter at the door.

·Never hide in caves, tunnels or underground passages, as debris from earthquakes can fill or block exits. Unless they are very strong, the tunnels themselves can collapse.

·During an earthquake, a house with a wooden structure tends to tilt and the door cannot be opened. In this case, you will lose your life. Therefore, whether you go out or not, it is wise to open the door first.

·When a major earthquake occurs, things on shelves and books on bookshelves may fall down. At this time, protecting the head is extremely important. In an emergency, you can use the cotton cushions, blankets, pillows, etc. around you to cover your head to avoid being injured.

·Even if an earthquake occurs in the middle of summer, it is indecent to escape the room naked, and the naked body is easily injured by flying sparks, glass and metal fragments. Therefore, when you go out to evacuate, you should wear cotton-padded clothes and cotton shoes and socks as thick as possible, and avoid wearing chemical fiber products that are easy to catch fire. ·If you encounter an earthquake while you are in the hospital, getting under the bed is the best strategy. This will prevent injuries caused by items falling from the skylight or overhead. ·Don’t run on the road during an earthquake. Signs, doors, windows and other items will fall down everywhere you go. Therefore, it is best to wear a safety hat or something like that when going to dangerous situations.

·During an earthquake, the bridge will collapse and fall into the river. At this time, it is very dangerous to park on the bridge or hide under the bridge. Therefore, if you encounter an earthquake on a bridge, you should leave the bridge quickly.

·Major earthquakes sometimes occur under the sea, and tsunamis will occur. The waves will rise sharply, making it very dangerous for small boats close to the shore. At this time, it is best to leave the beach quickly and stay away from the sea with high waves to be safe.

·When an earthquake occurs in a public place, the people inside will be crowded due to fear. This is because the frightened people cannot find an exit. What is needed at this time is to calm down and find the exit instead of running around.