At 21:19 pm, August 9, 2017 an earthquake was happened in jiuzhaigou, sichuang province, measured at 7.0 and the focal depth of 20 kilometers. People live in other area like gansu, lanzhou also felt the earthquake. China earthquake administration has lauched I level emergency response, sending the sence work teams to the quake zone.
How to avoid and save when the earthquake coming?
- Drop down; take cover under a desk or table and hold on.
- Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you're sure it's safe to exit.
- Stay away from bookcases or furniture that can fall on you.
- Stay away from windows. In a high-rise building, expect the fire alarms and sprinklers to go off during a quake.
- If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow.
- If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground.
- If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place. Stay in the car until the shaking stops.