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An earthquake is a major natural disaster which damages a lot of life and property as well as interrupts the socio economic growth of a particular geographic region. It causes shaking and ground rupture, landslides, avalanches, tsunami, soil liquefaction, floods, fires, etc. Both wildlife and human beings experience huge loss to their life and livelihood through earthquakes. Some deadliest earthquakes till the date; †¢ 1556 Shaanxi earthquake: On 23rd January, 1556 at Shaanxi (China) world’s worst quake took around 8 lakh lives with its 8.0Mw (Magnitude) vibration. More than 500 miles area damaged through it. †¢ Great Tangshan earthquake: On1976 July 28, China again experienced another horrific natural disaster of 7.7Mw shake which destroyed a lot of hard earned properties and around 7 lakh innocent lives. †¢ 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami: It was a historic and terrible mishap in India and 13 other countries. Around 3 lakh people lost their life and the tsunami caused by this accident was a threat to the whole world. Disaster management and safety tips for Earthquakes: The process of dealing with and avoiding the risks or hazards resulted through a disaster is defined as disaster management. Disaster management for earthquake is a continuing process. It starts with the warning and continues until the living victims becomes independent to carry-on their livelihood. Support from different levels like individuals, corporate houses (CSR), NGOs, Government disaster management cell or other philanthropic organizations helps a lot in reconstructing the society. The uncertainty of earthquake and the unavailability of immediate support form trained volunteers influences a common man to learn the basic disaster management strate... ...nto the damaged building instantly after the quake as the damaged or loosen parts of the concretes may fall down on you. 3. If you think your building is safe after the quake then check the electricity connection as well as the LPG pipe before using them. Also the water pipes may cause accidents. 4. Help other injured people and offer food, water or first-aid. Ask support from others in evacuating the injured people or distributing relief stuffs. Stress more on the infants, disable and old persons. 5. Inform the disaster management authorities about missing of your family member if you are finding them. Be calm if unfortunately one of your family members seriously injured or died during the mishap. Following the disaster management and safety techniques for earthquakes or any other critical natural disasters requires robust environment resource management planning.