Earthquake in Van

[Julesp]

quote:Originally posted by Karennina

Where is the Fig coffee morning held in Fetiyhe please Julie. Am coming to Turkey tomorrow and would really like to have some information and what to do in such an event, in light of what has happened today how very sad. How near to Calis is Van does anyone have a rough idea?

Van is many miles away
. But  Fethiye is on an earthquake belt and anyone living here should be prepared and know what the best thing is to do in the event of an Earthquake and how to prepare. But please do not panic or think you should not come here on holiday, earthquakes are thankfully few and far between

Figs coffee morning is held every Wednesday between 11am and 1pm Its at the Adress restaurant on the waterfront  behind the Migros in Fethiye Centre, or just near to where the Calis water Taxi drops you off

[Eric]

Here is some info I posted a while back, topical again.

From the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency, USA) website.

http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_during.shtm

What to Do During an Earthquake

Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and stay indoors until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe.
If indoors

* DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON on until the shaking stops. If there isn't a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.
* Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture.
* Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes. Hold on and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall. In that case, move to the nearest safe place.
* Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity to you and if you know it is a strongly supported, loadbearing doorway.
* Stay inside until shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the building or try to leave.
* Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on.
* DO NOT use the elevators.

If outdoors

* Stay there.
* Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires.
* Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings, at exits, and alongside exterior walls. Many of the 120 fatalities from the 1933 Long Beach earthquake occurred when people ran outside of buildings only to be killed by falling debris from collapsing walls. Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most earthquake-related casualties result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects.

If in a moving vehicle

* Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires.
* Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake.

If trapped under debris

* Do not light a match.
* Do not move about or kick up dust.
* Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
* Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.

[sunnyd]

They have worked all through the night trying to free people, the death toll at the moment is 275 with over 1000 injured. The government put out requests for drinking water, blankets, tents and machinery.

[nichola]

If you are in Turkey and would like to offer practical assistance to the survivors of the earthquake please check this link

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[starman™]

having been through the Marmara earthquake myself, there are a few things to remember after the quake on what happens and what to do.
gather as much water as possible as it will soon cut off. Water is a major key and the more the better. use what you can to store it (bucket, bidons, condoms, ice bags etc. Try and get phone calls out to any relatives to let them know you are ok. quicker you do this the better as the phone lines will be cut.
Cellular networks usually go down to as they did in London though the bombings. this is to free up space for the emergency services.
Electric usually goes down a couple of minutes after the quake. Have torches and batteries handy.
As you have no phone, electric etc then the best way to get information about the quake is to listen to the news on a transistor radio or if you dont have one put the radio on in the car. This is how we got our info regarding the marmara quake.