Earthquake 4.1 degrees of the Richter scale was marked at 05:17, at a distance 328 km. south-southwest of Athens.
According to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, the focus of the vibration is located in the 106 km of the west-sinking maritime space. Falasarna.
What do we do in the event of an earthquake
In the house
- Fasten the shelves and libraries firmly. Remove from the doors the tall furniture that can be overthrown and prevent exit.
- Screw well into the walls the water heater and fuel and water tanks.
- Place heavy objects on the lower shelves.
- Remove heavy objects over beds and sofas.
- Fasten the fixtures and roof fans well.
- Determine well -protected spaces in every room in the house:
- under resistant offices or tables.
- away from glass surfaces and libraries.
- away from outer walls.
- Check the proper operation of the electricity and gas supply network.
- Tell the family members of how the general electric, water and gas switches are closed and the emergency phones (112, 199, 166, 100 etc.)
- Get portable radio with batteries, lens and first aid suitcase.
Out of the house
- Choose a safe meeting space after the earthquake that is located:
- away from buildings and trees
- away from telephone and electric cables.
When an earthquake becomes
If you are in the house
- Keep your temper.
- Cover under a durable furniture (table, desk, desk), kneel and hold his leg with your hands.
- If there is no durable furniture, kneel in the middle of the room, reducing your height as much as possible and protect your head and neck with your hands. Remove from large glass surfaces (windows, glass partitions) or furniture and objects that may injure you.
- Don’t try to get away from home.
- Don’t go out on the balcony.
If you are in a tall building
- Remove from glazing and outer walls.
If you are in an entertainment area, shopping center or large shop
- Keep your temper.
- Stay in the space until the vibration is over.
- Do not be seduced by the panic -stricken crowd that moves irregularly towards the exits because you are in danger of being trampled.
If you are in an open space
- Remove from spaces under buildings, telephone or electrical cables.
- If you have a bag or briefcase with you, cover your head with them.
If you are in the car
- Refuge in the open space and stop carefully so as not to prevent traffic.
- Avoid passing through tunnels, bridges, or crossings.
What to do after the earthquake
If you are in the house
- Prepare for any aftershocks.
- Carefully check yourself and those around you for potential injuries.
- If there are heavily injured do not move them.
- Evacuate the building from the stairway (do not use the lift), after first closing the electricity, gas and water switches.
- Resort to open and safe space.
- Follow the authorities’ instructions and do not pay attention to rumors.
- Do not unnecessarily use your car so that you do not become an obstacle to rescue workshops.
- Use your landline or mobile phone in exceptional cases, as it causes overloading of telephone networks.
- Avoid getting into your home if you see lesions, cut cables, gas leak or gas.
HOW TO REACT TO FROM BRUG BARY (TSUNAMI)
If you are in a seaside area with low altitude
- Although not a tsunami cause all earthquakes stay alert.
- Notice if there is a significant increase or decline in water level, which is a natural warning.
- Remove from the sea and head to areas of the inland with higher altitude. A small tsunami in a part of the coast can be changed to a large tsunami, at a distance of kilometers.
- Stay away from the coast. The tsunami consists not only of a single wave but a series of waves so return only after being informed by the competent authorities that there is no risk.
- Do not approach the shores to watch an upcoming tsunami. When you see it it may be too late to avoid it.