How to Protect Yourself During an Earthquake

The main thing to remember during an earthquake is to "duck and cover." Here are some guidelines to staying safe.

Things You'll Need

• Portable Radios
• First Aid Kits
• Fire Extinguishers
• Flashlights

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Instructions

• 1

  Stay inside and duck and cover. Get underneath a desk or table, or stand in a corner or under a doorway. Cover your head and neck with your arms.

• 2

  Move against an interior wall if in a high-rise building with no protective desk or table nearby. Cover your head and neck with your arms.

• 3

  Try to get into an open area away from trees, buildings, walls, signs and power lines if outdoors.

• 4

  Pull over to the side of the road away from overpasses and power lines if driving. Stay in your car until the shaking ends.

• 5

  Get away from shelves or other areas where objects may fall if in a crowded store or public area. Do not run for the door. Crouch and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.

• 6

  Stay in your seat if in a stadium or a theater. Get below the level of the back of the seat and cover your head and neck with your arms.