6.20在地震中保持安全
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How can you prepare for an earthquake?
::你怎么能为地震做准备?If you live in country, the actions you take before, during, and after a quake could make the difference in your comfort for several days, or even your survival.
::如果你住在乡下, 在地震之前、期间和之后采取的行动 能够改变你几天的舒适,甚至生存。Protecting Yourself in an Earthquake
::在地震中保护自己There are many things you can do to protect yourself before, during, and after an earthquake.
::在地震发生之前、期间和之后,你可以做许多事情来保护自己。Before the Earthquake
::地震前- Have an engineer evaluate the house for structural integrity. Make sure the separate pieces—floor, walls, roof, and foundation—are all well-attached to each other.
::建筑师对房屋的结构完整性进行评估,确保分开的地块、墙壁、屋顶和地基相互连接。
- Bracket or brace brick chimneys to the roof.
::房顶上有砖头或砖头的烟囱。
- Be sure that heavy objects are not stored in high places.
::确保重物不被存放在高处。
- Secure water heaters all around and at the top and bottom.
::上下两侧和四周都有安全的热水器。
- Bolt heavy furniture onto walls with bolts, screws, or strap hinges.
::装有螺栓、螺丝或系链链的重家具挂在墙上。
- Replace halogen and incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent bulbs to lessen fire risk.
::将卤素和白白灯泡改为荧光灯泡,以减少火灾风险。
- Check to see that gas lines are made of flexible material so that they do not rupture. Any equipment that uses gas should be well-secured.
::检查气管是由弹性材料制成的,这样气管就不会破裂。 使用气管的任何设备都应该妥善保管。
- Everyone in the household should know how to shut off the gas line.
::家里的每个人都应该知道 如何关闭煤气管
- Prepare an earthquake kit with three days supply of water and food, a radio, and batteries.
::准备一个装有三天水和食物、无线电和电池的地震包。
- Place flashlights all over the house and in the glove box of your car.
::把手电筒放在房子和车的手套箱里
- Keep several fire extinguishers around the house to fight small fires.
::房屋周围有几处灭火器,以扑灭小火。
- Be sure to have a first aid kit. Everyone should know basic first aid and CPR.
::人人都应该知道基本的急救和心肺复苏。
- Plan in advance how you will evacuate and where you will go. Do not plan on driving, as roadways will likely be damaged.
::提前计划如何撤离和前往何处。不要预谋驾驶,因为道路可能受损。
During the Earthquake
::地震期间- If you are in a building, get beneath a sturdy table, cover your head, and hold on.
::如果你在大楼里 躲在坚固的桌子下面 遮住头 坚持住
- Stay away from windows, mirrors, and large furniture.
::远离窗户、镜子和大家具
- If the building is structurally unsound, get outside as fast as possible.
::如果建筑物结构不健全,请尽快到外面去。
- If you are outside, run to an open area away from buildings and power lines that may fall.
::如果您在外边,请前往一个空旷地区,远离可能倒塌的建筑物和电线。
- If you are in a car, stay in the car and stay away from structures that might collapse, such as overpasses, bridges, or buildings.
::若您在汽车内,请留在汽车内,远离可能倒塌的建筑物,如过桥、桥梁或建筑物。
After the Earthquake
::地震后- Be aware that aftershocks , smaller quakes that come after the main trembler, are likely.
::请注意,余震,小地震 后来的主要颤抖者, 可能是。
- Avoid dangerous areas like hillsides that may experience a landslide .
::避免像山坡那样可能滑坡的危险地区。
- Turn off water and power to your home.
::关掉水和电源 到你的家。
- Call 911 only if there is a real emergency. Many people will be trying to get through to emergency services.
::只有出现真正的紧急情况时才能拨打911电话。 许多人会试图通过紧急服务。
- Be prepared to wait for help or instructions. Assist others as necessary.
::准备等待帮助或指示,必要时协助他人。
Summary
::摘要- Before an earthquake, be sure that your home is secure. Be sure that you have supplies to last a few days.
::在地震发生之前,请务必保证您的家安全。请务必保证您有持续几天的补给。
- During an earthquake, get to a safe place.
::在地震期间,到安全的地方去。
- After an earthquake, avoid dangerous situations, wait for instructions, and assist as necessary.
::地震发生后,避免危险情况,等待指示,必要时提供协助。
Review
::回顾- What should you do to prepare for an earthquake?
::你该如何为地震做准备?
- What should you do during an earthquake?
::地震时你应该做什么?
- What should you do after an earthquake?
::地震发生后你该怎么办?
Explore More
::探索更多Use the resources below to answer the questions that follow.
::利用以下资源回答以下问题。- When is California's 4th season?
::加州第四季是什么时候?
- What should you do to prepare your home?
::你该做什么来准备你的家?
- What should your emergency plan include?
::您的应急计划应包括哪些内容?
- What should an emergency kit include?
::应急包应该包括什么?
- Have an engineer evaluate the house for structural integrity. Make sure the separate pieces—floor, walls, roof, and foundation—are all well-attached to each other.
