The Earthquake Early Warning alert is scary 😱

The Earthquake Early Warning alert just went off,
and there was shaking of about seismic intensity 5.
However, I was so terrified by the sudden alert,
that I could barely do anything but stay still.

I asked an AI what the recommended actions are when an alert sounds,
and what I should do to prepare for future earthquakes.

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It is completely understandable to be unable to move when faced with strong shaking. First, please confirm that your own safety is secured. I have summarized the recommended actions when an Earthquake Early Warning sounds and how to prepare for the future.

### 1. Actions the moment the alert sounds (Self-help)

There are only a few to several dozen seconds between the alert and the shaking. The basics are: "Drop, Cover, and Hold On."
* **If you are indoors:**

* Get under a desk or table and hold onto the legs firmly.
* If there is no desk, protect your head with your hands or a bag, and stay away from furniture that might tip over or glass windows.
* Do not rush to turn off the stove (modern gas stoves turn off automatically when they shake).
* **If you are outdoors:**
* Be careful of collapsing concrete block walls or falling signs, and evacuate to a wide open space or a sturdy building.
* **Inside an elevator:**
* Press the buttons for all floors and get off at the first floor where it stops.
### 2. Preparing for the future

Using the experience of "not being able to move," it is important to create an environment where your body moves without having to think.
* **Securing furniture:**

* Secure tall furniture in bedrooms and living rooms with L-brackets or tension rods.
* **Ensuring evacuation routes:**
* Do not place items near doorways. Keeping thick slippers or shoes by your bedside can prevent injuries from broken glass.
* **Checking stockpiles:**
* Prepare at least 3 days' worth (1 week recommended) of water and food, portable toilets, and a mobile battery.
* **Checking hazard maps:**
* Reconfirm the risks around your home and evacuation sites using your local government's map.
First, please be careful of your footing when cleaning up after the shaking has subsided. Please also be very careful of aftershocks.

I see...

None of my furniture is secured,
and I have paints and miniatures just sitting on shelves,
so depending on how it shakes, it could be a disaster 💦

I think I'm okay for now since I have cup noodles and a gas stove,
but I don't have portable toilets... 💦

Also, I don't know where the evacuation site is, so I'll take this opportunity to look it up 🙌

By the way, the medaka (rice fish) didn't seem particularly distressed and were swimming normally. The water shook a lot, but I had lowered the water level, so everything was fine. Thank goodness...

For the future, I realized once again that I need to declutter,
and secure a place to store
emergency supplies.

I hope everyone will also
re-examine their preparations for typhoons, earthquakes, and the like once more 🙏🙏
I hope you all stay safe.

🔸Today's illustration

I always forget to record the making-of for my analog illustrations, so I'll do my best to include the process
so I can post it on TikTok ✨

I'm currently writing an article while doing step exercises,
and I'm starting to break a sweat ☺️
By the way, the humidity in the house is quite high due to the rain, so
I'll be careful about mold too 😳

Thank you for all your hard work today as well ✨✨🙌