Information people need to know to cope with earthquakes.

(NLĐO) - When an earthquake occurs, people should stay away from tall buildings, high walls, under bridges, billboards, etc.

At around 1 PM on March 28th, many residents, especially those in high-rise buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, felt tremors caused by an earthquake originating in Myanmar. They ran outside in panic.

Từ rung lắc tại TP HCM: Thông tin người dân cần biết để đối phó động đất- Ảnh 1. — Ho Chi Minh City was affected by the earthquake originating in Myanmar.

According to a representative from the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department (PC07) of Ho Chi Minh City Police, to cope with the risk of earthquakes, people need to secure household items such as televisions, mirrors, computers, bookshelves, and cabinets, and place them away from beds to minimize the risk of them falling and causing injury.

Keep spare flashlights, batteries, radios, tape, medicine, etc., in convenient, easily accessible locations.

Familiarize yourself with locations and escape routes within your home when living in a high-rise building, and monitor announcements and instructions from disaster prevention and rescue agencies.

Save the emergency phone numbers of paramedics, fire departments, and other authorities to call for help when needed, such as 114 for rescue and relief, 115 for emergency services, etc.

Từ rung lắc tại TP HCM: Thông tin người dân cần biết để đối phó động đất- Ảnh 2. — People in Ho Chi Minh City are panicking due to the earthquake.

When an earthquake occurs, if you are indoors, immediately take cover under a table or bed to avoid falling objects. Sit in a corner of the room and stay away from windows, and avoid moving while the tremors are still occurring.

Be sure to protect your head with readily available items such as blankets, pillows, or by covering your head with your hands...

Once the shaking subsides, turn off the electrical circuit breaker and close the gas valve. Evacuation should be via the stairs (absolutely do not use the elevator). If it is dark, use a flashlight to illuminate the way instead of matches, lighters, or candles, as these can easily cause fires. Additionally, locate family members inside the house so that rescue can be carried out quickly.

Từ rung lắc tại TP HCM: Thông tin người dân cần biết để đối phó động đất- Ảnh 3. — Many people in high-rise buildings rushed to the ground floor when the earthquake struck.

If you are on the road, pull over to the side of the road and seek shelter in an open area.

Avoid crowded areas, tall buildings, high walls, underpasses, billboards, power lines, and utility poles.

The Institute of Geophysics reported that at 13:20 today (Vietnam time), a 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in Myanmar, causing tremors that reached Ho Chi Minh City.

If you are inside a stadium or theater, you should remain seated until the tremors have subsided before moving outside in an orderly manner.

If you are near the coast, you should move away from the coast because earthquakes can cause tsunamis.

Importantly, people should proactively equip themselves with knowledge on how to respond when earthquakes occur in order to minimize damage to lives and property.