When an earthquake strikes, ‘awareness’ is the key to emergency response
The recent earthquake in Bangkok and some provinces has caused panic among many who have never experienced such an event before. It has made us rethink our readiness to cope with unpredictable natural disasters because we believe that many people may not have thought that they would experience an earthquake like this, especially in Bangkok, which seems far from such an event. But today we have seen that unexpected events can always happen.
When faced with an earthquake, the most important thing is ‘mindfulness’ because when we are in shock or extremely stressed, the brain immediately goes into survival mode (Fight or Flight), which can lead to wrong decisions. Therefore, practicing ‘mindfulness’ from today will help us deal with unexpected events more effectively. Let’s see how to deal with it if an earthquake like this happens again in the future.
According to neurological principles, when humans face sudden stress, the Amygdala automatically activates the Fight or Flight Response, causing the body to release stress hormones such as Cortisol and Adrenaline, which can affect careful decision-making. Practicing mindfulness through mindful breathing is an important skill to regain control over the functioning of the Prefrontal Cortex, which is responsible for rational decision-making. The เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย correct guidelines for practice according to academic principles when an earthquake occurs, readers can do the following:
- Stay calm and assess the situation. Take 3-5 deep breaths to reduce the release of stress hormones and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps the body to calm down.
- Practice the ‘Drop, Cover, Hold On’ principle – Get under a sturdy table or sturdy piece of furniture – Protect your head and neck with your arms or a soft object – Hold onto the furniture until the vibrations stop.
- Do not rush out of buildings during tremors. Studies have shown that most injuries are caused by running out of buildings during earthquakes due to falling materials outside the building.
- After the shaking stops, evacuate systematically – Use the fire escape, never the elevator – Walk out of the building in an orderly manner, watching for areas at risk of falling materials – Head to an open area away from buildings, power lines, and large trees.