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The document outlines essential precautionary measures to take before, during, and after an earthquake to enhance safety and preparedness. It emphasizes the importance of having an emergency plan, securing heavy furniture, and remaining calm during an earthquake. Additionally, it advises checking for injuries and avoiding damaged structures after the event.

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Scie Lesson 3

The document outlines essential precautionary measures to take before, during, and after an earthquake to enhance safety and preparedness. It emphasizes the importance of having an emergency plan, securing heavy furniture, and remaining calm during an earthquake. Additionally, it advises checking for injuries and avoiding damaged structures after the event.

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SCIENC

E6
Earthquakes happen when rocks
underground suddenly breaks along a fault.
Being ready during calamities will increase
the possibility of surviving and limiting its
harmful effects.
What’s In
What’s New
Look at the pictures below. Write a sentence to
describe the things you should do before, during and
after an earthquake.
Precautionary Measures before, during
and after Earthquakes

The occurrence of an earthquake may come


very suddenly. It is beyond our knowledge to
predict the time it will occur. We need to be
prepared anytime by making use of information
gained by experience.
1. Prepare an emergency plan at
home.
2. In case of evacuation you need to
have your go bag filled with potable
water, flashlight, whistle, spare
What to do clothes and some food packs.
before an 3. Secure heavy appliances and
earthquake? furniture to the wall or floor.
4. Do not keep heavy objects on high
shelves.
5. Know where candles, matches,
flashlight and first aid
kits are stored.
1. Keep calm when you feel the shaking
of the ground indoors. Duck, cover and
hold.
2. If you are outside, move to an open
area away from power lines, posts, trees
What to do walls and the likes.
during an 3. Know how to use facilities such as fire
earthquake extinguishers, first aid kits, alarms, and
? communication devices.
4. Keep calm if you are in crowded places
like malls, cinemas or churches. Do not
rush to exit.
5. Elevators shout not be used during
and after an earthquake.
1. Find a safe place in case of
aftershocks.
2. Family members should be checked
for safety.
What to do
3. Use of bridges and overpass should
after
be avoided.
an
4. Check fires caused by damaged
earthquake?
electrical wirings.
5. Wait for instructions from authorities
to reduce effects of
earthquakes.
What’s More
A. Look at the pictures below. Write a sentence
showing what to do before, during and after an
earthquake.
What I Have
Learned
Write the things you should do before,
during and after an earthquake.
What I Can Do
Enumerate ways on how you can help your family
be prepared before, during and after an
earthquake.
Assessment
Describe the following precautionary measures in
case of earthquakes. Write before, during or after
on the space provided before each number.

___________ 1. Duck, cover and hold.


___________ 2. Participate in earthquake drills.
___________ 3. Check yourself and your family for any
injuries.
___________ 4. Avoid crossing damaged bridges,
overpasses or flyovers.
___________ 5. Keep heavy objects on lower shelves of
your cabinets at home.
HAPPY LEARNING!!!
THA
NK
YOU

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