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Earthquake Magnitude 3.7 on the Richter scale occurred at 23:31 on Saturday night, focusing on the area of the Sea of Skiathos, to Northern sporades.
According to your automatic solution Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the epicenter of the earthquake is located four kilometers southeast of it Skiathos.
The focal depth of the vibration was 2.6 km.
See the map below for the exact focus of vibration
Civil Protection Instructions in the event of an earthquake
PREPARE
Inside the home
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Attach shelves and bookcases to the walls. Remove tall furniture from doors that could tip over and block the exit.
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Screw the water heater and fuel and water tanks tightly to the walls.
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Place heavy objects on the lower shelves.
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Remove heavy objects on beds and sofas.
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Securely secure lighting fixtures and ceiling fans.
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Identify well-protected areas in every room in the house:
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under sturdy cabinets or tables.
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away from glass surfaces and shelves.
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– away from external walls.
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Verify the correct operation of the electricity and gas supply network.
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Inform family members about how the electricity, water and gas network and emergency telephones are connected (112, 199, 166, 100, etc.)
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Get a portable radio with batteries, flashlight, and first aid kit.
Outside the house
- Choose a safe meeting place after the earthquake found:
- away from buildings and trees
- away from telephone and electrical cables.
WHEN AN EARTHQUAKE OCCURS – If you are inside the house
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Keep your mood.
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Lie down under a sturdy piece of furniture (table, desk, desk), kneel down, and support your foot with your hands.
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If there is no durable furniture, kneel in the middle of the room, reducing your height as much as possible and protecting your head and neck with your hands. Avoid large glass surfaces (windows, glass partitions) or furniture and objects that can hurt you.
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Do not try to leave the house.
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Don’t go out onto the balcony.
If you are in a tall building
If you are in an entertainment venue, shopping mall, or department store
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Keep your mood.
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Stay in the area until the vibration passes.
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Don’t be fooled by the terrified crowd moving erratically towards the exits because you risk getting trampled on.
If you are outdoors
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Stay away from areas under buildings, telephone or electrical lines.
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If you have a bag or briefcase, cover your head with them.
If you are in the car
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Take shelter outside and stop the car carefully so as not to obstruct traffic.
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Avoid going through tunnels, bridges or overpasses.
WHAT TO DO AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE
If you are in the house
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Prepare for aftershocks.
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Examine yourself and those around you for possible injuries.
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If there are serious injuries, do not move them.
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Evacuate the building from the stairs (do not use the elevator), after first turning off the light, gas and water switches.
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Take shelter in an open and safe place.
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Follow the instructions of the Authorities and pay no attention to gossip.
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Do not use your car unnecessarily so as not to become an obstacle to the work of rescue teams.
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Use your landline or mobile phone in exceptional cases, as it causes overloading of the telephone networks.
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Avoid entering your home if you see damage, cut wires, gas, or gas leaks.
