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By IOL Reporter 
9h ago
Cape Town: On Saturday, the 6.2 earthquake struck at 7:10 p.m. More than an hour later, at 8.41 pm, another earthquake measuring 2.5 on the local magnitude scale was recorded, the Geosciences Council said.
At 9:12 a.m. on Sunday, an earthquake measuring 2.3 on the local magnitude scale was recorded and its epicenter was located about 6 km north of Durbanville.
After the scares, IOL asked the City of Cape Town what advice it had for Cape Town residents regarding established protocols in the event of a major earthquake.
“In the event of a major earthquake occurring within the city of Cape Town, the Disaster Coordination Team will be activated at the Disaster Risk Management Center,” the city said in a statement.
” This team will deal with the impact of the hazard. Depending on the location and magnitude of the incident, the affected area will be strategically and tactically managed through this operational structure.
” If you experience an earthquake, it is important that you take steps to keep yourself and your family safe. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the following steps: ”
Before an earthquake, prepare
* Identify potential hazards in your home and try to reduce them
* Discuss with your family and select the closest open space place to meet after an earthquake
* Assemble a disaster supply kit
During an earthquake
* If you are indoors, protect yourself
* Drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops
* If there is no table or desk near you, crouch in the center of the room and cover your head and neck with your arms.
* Stay where you are until you stop shaking
After an earthquake
* Evacuate the building
* Go to a safe, open space and designated meeting point
* Stay away from buildings.
The City urged the public not to panic and report any potential impact to the Public Emergency Communication Center by dialing 021 480 7700 from a cell phone or 107 from a landline phone.
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