Does KCP hold earthquake drills?

Japan, an archipelago of 6,852 islands, is situated on the convergence of many oceanic and continental plates in the Pacific Ocean. Japan is rich in natural resources. An abundance of volcanoes means lots of hot springs to enjoy all around the country. And along with volcanoes come earthquakes.

It is useful to know that the Japanese use the shindo scale to measure the seismic activity or degree of shaking in an earthquake rather than the Richter magnitude scale, which determines the energy being released by the earthquake.

We hold an evacuation drill every semester. Please take it seriously.

During an earthquake:

• Stay calm.
• Crawl under a sturdy table or brace yourself in a door jamb.
• When you feel the first shock, immediately turn off any flame or heat source that could cause a fire. Also, open a door or window to secure an exit.
• Keep away from windows; don’t use elevators.
• In a large store, theater, or other building, follow the employees.
• If you are outside, get to an open area but avoid driving.

Afterwards:

• Assess the situation.
• Give first aid.
• Be prepared for aftershocks.