NATURAL SIGNS OF AN

APPROACHING TSUNAMI
I. A strong felt earthquake,
II. Unusual sea level change: sudden sea water
retreat (exposed sea beds – coral flats, fishes,
etc..) or rise
III. Unusual rumbling sound of approaching
waves (e.g. sound like that of a train)
How can we avoid
this from
happening?
“Paano mo matutulungan ang iyong
pamilya na maghanda bago, habang
at pagkatapos ng lindol?” “How can
you help your family to prepare
before, during and after an
earthquake?”
 “ Earthquakes alone don’t injure or
kill people. It is our practices at
home, in school, in the workplace or
outside that could hurt or injure us
and others.”
 Divide the class into 3 groups. Identify a
leader to lead the discussion, a secretary
to write down answers in the Manila
paper and a speaker to present the
group outputs. 2. Provide manila paper
and pens per group. Ask the learners to
discuss the assigned topics:
I. Group 1. List the ways by which we
can prepare before an earthquake.
II. Group 2. List actions that one must
do during an earthquake.
III. Group 3. List possible actions that
one must do after an earthquake.
Part 2: Group Discussion Session to be
Facilitated by Teacher (15 mins)
1. Each group is given 5 minutes to
present their work
2. Let the learners have time to
explain and discuss the answers.
1.What to do BEFORE an earthquake

I. The key to effective disaster prevention is

planning.
A. Know the earthquake hazards in your area
B. Follow structural design and engineering
practices when constructing a house or a building
C. Evaluate structural of the buildings and houses;
strengthen or retrofit if necessary
II. Prepare your homes, workplace or schools:
A. Strap or bolt heavy furniture, cabinets to
the walls
B. Check the stability of hanging objects like
ceiling fans and chandeliers
C. Breakable items, harmful chemicals and
flammable materials should be stored properly
in the lowermost secured shelves
III. Familiarize yourself with the exit routes.
IV. Know where fire extinguishers, first aid kits, alarms and
communication facilities are located. Learn how to use them
beforehand.
A. Prepare a handy emergency supply kit with first aid
kit, canned food and can opener, water, clothing,
blanket, battery-operated radio, flashlights and extra
batteries
V. Conduct and participate in regular earthquake drills
2. What to do DURING an earthquake.
I. When you are INSIDE a building or home…STAY there!
Do the “Duck, Cover and Hold on”
A. If possible, quickly open the door for exit.
B. Duck under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on to it, or
protect your head with your arms
C. Stay away from glass windows, shelves and other
heavy objects
D. Beware of falling objects. Be alert and keep your eyes
open.
II. If you’re OUTSIDE.. move to an open area!
A. Stay away from trees, power lines, posts and concrete
structures
B. Move away from steep slopes which may be affected by
landslides
C. If you’re near the shore and feel an earthquake especially
if it’s too strong, MOVE QUICKLY TO HIGHER GROUNDS.
Tsunamis might follow.
III. If you’re in a moving vehicle, STOP and get out! Do not
attempt to cross bridges, overpasses or flyovers which may have
been damaged.
3. What to do AFTER an earthquake.
I. Be prepared for aftershocks. Once the shaking
stops, take the fastest and safest way out of
the building.
II. DON’T…
A. …use elevators
B. …enter damaged buildings
C. …use telephone unless necessary
D. …PANIC
III. CHECK…
A…yourself and others for injuries
B. ..water and electrical lines for damages
C. …for spills of chemical, toxic and flammable
materials
D. …and control fires which may spread
IV. If you need to evacuate your residence, leave a
message stating where you are going and bring your
emergency supply kit
V. Keep updated on disaster prevention instructions form
battery-operated radios.
QUIZ
Quiz - True or False?
1. When the shaking starts, I should run immediately and
leave the room to get out of the building as fast as I
could.
2. 2. During an earthquake and I am outside, it is best to
take shelter under trees, power lines, posts and
concrete structures.
3. If near the shore and a very strong earthquake is felt,
one must move quickly to higher ground even if there is no
immediate information of the possible source and location
of the earthquake.
4. During an earthquake, to make it faster to get out of the
building, use the elevator.
5. In the chemistry lab, breakable items, harmful chemicals
and flammable materials are be stored properly in the
uppermost secured shelves.
6. After a very strong earthquake, employees of an office
located on the 10th floor of the building should
immediately evacuate by going down the building and
finding the designated open space for temporary
evacuation area.
Answer Key:
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False
6. True