Save Our Souls is the derivation of SOS. The term’s origin and use began reportedly post the year 1905 when a Morse code’s use was prominent in the West. SOS is also called Save Our Ship and Save Our Souls but is universally used to claim and seek help.
After various debates, discussions and changes, the Indian Government has decided to train the students with life skills that promote the use of techniques and essential measures that should be taken in moments of emergency or crisis.
For instance, imagine an emergency When in crisis at a mining site as the miners blast a spot beneath the water area. Their safety precautions manual suggests that they should reach the highest spot past the barrier door to be provided with help.
Every field has advantages and disadvantages, whether on-site or off-site; schools are responsible for helping the students of the nation’s future be capable of making decisions and taking essential measures when in need of help due to natural calamities. The educational system decided to teach the younger generation about life skills in 2020, which was then ruled to be implemented by 2022.
India, a country with the world’s 2nd highest population, has around 14 lakh schools nationwide, but there is barely any report on how many schools will teach Life Skills by the end of 2023.
Here are a few measures people should take when encountering an Earthquake:
- When Inside A Shelter:
- Hide under or something that will protect your head and neck.
- Protect your head and neck with the help of your hands, a book or a pillow
- Avoid outer windows and walls and any hanging objects that could cause damage.
- If in a wheelchair or seeking any support, try hiding under a table, and if not possible, stay seated and put away anything that is not secured with the wheelchair; a pillow or a book could come in handy to protect your neck and head.
- The neck and head are often mentioned as they are the sensitive parts of the body and are prone to damage when a roof or a sealing is bound to fall.
2. When Outside or at the seashore or above water
- Bend to the ground and stay low until the shaking stops.
- Make sure you are away from trees, buildings or any immense structures that could fall
- Avoid sinkholes, drainages, earth/utility wires, electrical wires, petrol bunks, or fuel tanks.
- Stop safely in a car and try getting down the vehicle if it is safe.
- If not, tune into the radio or look for the emergency helplines and reliable news portals to analyse the situation.
- Stay away from fuel resources.
- The car may experience trembling, but it is a safe space until the earthquake stops.
- If under a building or a vast pole, getting down the car and reaching an open area is better.
- Do not speed up or drive on a bridge, as you may suffer an accident
3. When in a crowded area:
- Don’t reach out to doorways, as everyone is in on escaping.
- Hide beneath the seat if accurate.
- Protect your head and neck with your hands.
- Wait for help.
How do you seek help when suffering a collapse?
When suffering an earthquake and in a given situation where an individual suffers due to a building or place collapse.
- Firstly, it is advised to try to lie down under heavy furniture by securing their head and neck.
- If impossible, try to secure your head and neck by hiding them between your knees.
- If suffered or buried under a rock or beneath a building, lay low and don’t try to move vigorously, as that could cause another collapse.
- Try finding a cell phone and reach out to help.
- If the network doesn’t support, use a torch to direct it to the viewable above surface so that someone can help you.
- Loudly ask for help from the officials to figure out your area.
- Without utility resources, try moving safely to a much safer place to seek help.
- Contact The Disaster Distress Helpline at +919711077372 if you or someone you know needs immediate help.
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