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How can the natural disaster like earthquake be faced?

The following steps should be followed to face earthquake:-

• The government should provide quick, relief assistance after the disaster.


• In earthquake prone areas special type of houses must be built to prevent a huge damage


• Quick shelter, food and water supply must be provided to the citizens


• Frequent awareness camps must be organised to make people cautious.


• During an earthquake all people should come under an open space


• Pet animals should be free


• Electric and gas ovens should be cut off


• Immediate medical assistance must be provided to the victims.


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