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The main rules of conduct if an earthquake was warned in advance.

The following rules must be observed:.

Before leaving the house, turn off the heating devices and the gas, if the stove is heated, put it out.

Place heavy and large items on the floor. Secure things that might fall.

Listen to official information and instructions on how to proceed on the radio. Do not use your phone unnecessarily so as not to overload the network.

If you are not at home, first help children and the elderly get dressed, then dress yourself and take an alarming suitcase or quickly collect the most necessary things: documents, clothes, a small supply of food, water, medicines, a flashlight, a radio.

Remain calm, warn neighbors of danger, help children, pregnant women, the elderly and anyone else who is unable to take care of themselves.

Explain to the children how you will act when an earthquake hits.. In case of evacuation, place marks in the child's backpack and clothing pocket with his name, year of birth, home address, planned destination and information about parents - names and contacts.

Leave the premises. On the street, move away from buildings and structures as soon as possible in the direction of squares, wide streets, squares, sports grounds, undeveloped areas.

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What to do if an earthquake has already begun.

If an earthquake has already begun, you must:.

Hide. While the shaking continues, you should quickly move to a place as far as possible from windows or where there is less danger of furniture or other heavy objects falling on you.. It is better to hide under sturdy tables, beds, near main walls or columns..

Carry a flashlight or phone with you. It will help to act clearly, even when the electricity is out.. However, it is better to keep a mobile phone at hand, which can replace a flashlight, and will also be a means of communication and a source of information for you..

Don't panic if you're under the rubble. You need to assess the situation and stick to a plan of action that will help you free yourself.. You should also call for help.. If you have been heard, wait until the blockage is cleared.. If you are not heard, try to save yourself, but without sudden movements. Assess the situation: do you see what has fallen on you. If you are able to free your limbs, start to dismantle the blockage, but trying not to hurt what everything is based on.. If you can’t cope on your own, wait for help, leaving no attempts to notify you: call, shout, knock loudly on pipes.

Wait until the first tremors subside. When this happens, you should carefully leave the shelter, remembering that the danger has not passed and there is still a risk of cutting yourself with broken glass or other objects.. You also need to wear shoes so as not to cut your feet..

Prepare an escape route. It is necessary to open the interior and entrance doors, windows so that they are not blocked and you have the opportunity to leave at any time.

Turn off electrical appliances, gas stove, put out the stove, if you have one.

Evacuate if necessary. In this case, you don’t need to look at your neighbors, you should listen to the official messages of the authorities on radio, television, on official websites and channels: where is the epicenter of the earthquake, is it dangerous in your city or district, has an evacuation been announced. If you think your home is safe, then you can stay.

Earlier we wrote that seismologist Oleksandr Kendzera assessed the possibility of an earthquake in Ukraine.