KNOWLEDGE / FIND YOUR NEXT STEP
Safety guides
Four categories to help you find your next step.
What to do in an earthquake
Drop, cover, hold on — don't run, don't stand under a doorframe
What to pack in an emergency go-bag
Aim for 3 days of basic survival needs, and check it every six months
Preparing for power and water outages before a typhoon
Store water ahead of the typhoon, and turn off the water pump's power when water is cut
You smell gas — what to do
No sparks, shut it off, open windows, get out — never switch anything electrical on or off
House fire — how to escape through heavy smoke
Small fire, act fast; heavy smoke, shut the door; stay low, never take the elevator
Early warning signs of basement or garage flooding
50cm or more counts as flooded — sandbag entrances early
Lost while hiking: the STOP method
Don't cut downhill — staying put gets you rescued faster than wandering
First aid for choking
Ask "Are you choking?" first — the 2025 guidance alternates back blows with the Heimlich maneuver
What to do if attacked by giant hornets
Don't approach or swat at a nest — if attacked, crouch low and get away quickly
What to do if bitten by a venomous snake
Stay calm, keep the limb below heart level, remember the snake's features — never cut the wound or suck out the venom
Debris flow warning signs and escape
Muddy streams, rumbling, or ground vibration are warning signs — move vertically away from the ravine; no rain doesn't mean safe
CPR + AED, the full version
"Call, Call, C-D" — check responsiveness, call for help and get an AED, chest compressions, defibrillate
Burn first aid: Cool, Remove, Soak, Cover, Send
Cool for 15–30 minutes, skip home remedies — don't over-soak children or large burns
Drowning: rescuing others and self-rescue
To help someone: shout, call for help, reach, throw, row — never swim out to them directly; if you're drowning: float like a jellyfish and relax, don't struggle
Chigger and centipede bites and other outdoor bites
Wear long sleeves and pants in tall grass; for centipede bites, rinse first, then use ice or warm water for pain — see a doctor and mention your outdoor activity if you develop a fever or rash
Disaster prep for pets: evacuating together
Keep a carrier, leash, and pet emergency kit ready at all times — shelters don't always accept pets, so check in advance
Helping elderly or mobility-impaired household members evacuate
Evacuation takes much longer than for a typical adult — settle routes and responsibilities in advance
Post-earthquake home safety checklist
Turn off gas and power before inspecting, and don't move back in if you see 45-degree diagonal cracks
Where to check for school and work suspensions
The only official authoritative source is the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration — don't rely on things forwarded online
Air raid shelter: telling sirens apart and where to take cover
When you hear the air raid siren, get into a basement, a place marked as an air raid shelter, or an indoor room away from windows