If you hear about or experience tremors in your city or state, it’s important to remain calm and try to get yourself to safety. Here’s what to do.
Drop, cover and hold on
If you’re indoors, drop to the ground to prevent being knocked over, take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture or against an interior wall, and hold on until the shaking stops.
Evacuate if necessary
If there’s a risk of collapse or other hazards, evacuate to an open area away from structures, trees and utility wires. Follow evacuation routes and instructions provided by authorities.
Stay calm
Panic can lead to injuries, so try to stay calm and reassure others around you.
Check-in on the people around you
As soon as you’re sure you’re safe and unhurt, reach out to the people around you and make sure they don’t need help from emergency services.
Don’t spread fake news
We understand how chaotic it might be to feel tremors and not know the cause, but please, make sure you’re sharing only fact-checked news.
Call for help
Once you’ve taken cover and are sure of your safety, the next step is to call the emergency numbers for your state and report what has happened.
Be empathetic
As much as Nigerians survive off making light of every situation, some things really aren’t funny, especially when people’s lives and properties are in danger. So, while everyone is trying to cope and figure out the cause for the tremors, be kind and empathise with those affected.
Now that you know what to do when you feel tremors. Here’s all we know about the explosion that rocked Ibadan and caused those tremors the residents felt: Ibadan Explosion: Seyi Makinde Confirms Casualties and Other Details
