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← After an earthquake: the first 72 hours
Life and safety first

Assess before helping

Identify immediate danger, call 123 for life-threatening risk, and avoid exposing yourself while helping.

Essential guide

After an earthquake, pause for a few seconds and look around: downed wires, leaks, glass, unstable walls, and traffic can turn rushed help into another emergency. If there is entrapment, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, or a life-threatening risk, call 123 and give a clear location. [1]

Do not move an injured person merely to take them elsewhere unless the location presents immediate danger. Alert people nearby, keep the route clear for official responders, and wait for instructions. [1]

  • Your safety makes it possible to help.
  • Use 123 for a real, urgent emergency.
  • Give location, hazard, and an approximate number of people.

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