地震后该怎么做
翻译：Cheng Zhang (zhangcheng [AT] cn-acg.com)
原文链接：《What to Do After an Earthquake》<http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_after.shtm>

1. 注意余震。余震通常不会比主震强，但其危害在于进一步损害在主震中已经受损的建筑结构，而且很可能持续长达月余的时间。

2. 收听或收看电池供电的收音机或者电视。要及时监听最近的官方援救通知。

3. 仅在紧急情况下使用电话系统。

4. 打开柜子、壁橱等家具时要小心，因为里面的东西可能会砸出来。

5. 避开坍塌、受损等危险的地方，除非警察、部队或者其他权威搜救机构专门请求你的协助。只能在权威机构宣布你的家是安全之后才能返回。

6. 如果在海岸线附近，必须警惕可能出现的海啸。（译者注：这条对汶川地区不适用）

7. 帮助受伤或被困住的人。记得帮助那些可能特别需要援助的邻居，比如儿童、老人和残疾人士。要知道，从外面赶来的搜救人员不可能了解你邻居的情况。尽可能给她们提供急救（参照第 5 条）。除非在伤者立即会进一步受到伤害的情况下，千万不要移动严重受伤的伤者（比如头颈部的伤），而是大声呼叫专业的救援人士。

8. 立即清扫泼出来的漂白液、汽油、药液或其他可燃液体。如果你闻到瓦斯或其他难闻的化学气味，尽快离开该地。

9. 从头到尾地彻底检查烟囱是否有受损的地方，否则这些没有被注意到的受损地方可能导致失火。（译者注：没太搞懂这条的意思）

10. 检查水电气：
     10a. 检查燃气是否有泄露。
     10b. 查看输电线或者电器系统是否有损害。
     10c. 检查上下水管道的损害。

方便比照阅读，转帖原文（应该不算侵犯版权的吧）：
What to Do After an Earthquake

    * Expect aftershocks. These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake.

    * Listen to a battery-operated radio or television. Listen for the latest emergency information.

    * Use the telephone only for emergency calls.

    * Open cabinets cautiously. Beware of objects that can fall off shelves.

    * Stay away from damaged areas. Stay away unless your assistance has been specifically requested by police, fire, or relief organizations. Return home only when authorities say it is safe.

    * Be aware of possible tsunamis if you live in coastal areas. These are also known as seismic sea waves (mistakenly called "tidal waves"). When local authorities issue a tsunami warning, assume that a series of dangerous waves is on the way. Stay away from the beach.

    * Help injured or trapped persons. Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance such as infants, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Give first aid where appropriate. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help.

    * Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately. Leave the area if you smell gas or fumes from other chemicals.

    * Inspect the entire length of chimneys for damage. Unnoticed damage could lead to a fire.

    * Inspect utilities.
          o Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear blowing or hissing noise, open a window and quickly leave the building. Turn off the gas at the outside main valve if you can and call the gas company from a neighbor's home. If you turn off the gas for any reason, it must be turned back on by a professional.

          o Look for electrical system damage. If you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. If you have to step in water to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker, call an electrician first for advice.

          o Check for sewage and water lines damage. If you suspect sewage lines are damaged, avoid using the toilets and call a plumber. If water pipes are damaged, contact the water company and avoid using water from the tap. You can obtain safe water by melting ice cubes.

   Last Modified: Wednesday, 22-Aug-2007 13:38:23 EDT