Earthquakes

Knowing what you should do during an earthquake will help you remain calm, be better prepared to protect yourself and help others.

1. If indoors, stay there. Don't go outside.
2. Take cover under a heavy table, desk or any solid furniture and hold on.
3. In a hallway, crouch down against an inside wall. Avoid doorways. Doors may slam shut and cause injuries.
4. Protect your head and face.
5. Move away from windows, glass partitions, mirrors, fireplaces, bookcases, tall furniture, and light fixtures.
6. Do not use elevators. If you are in an elevator during an earthquake, hit the button for every floor and get out as soon as you can.
7. If in a wheelchair, lock the wheels and protect the back of your neck and head.
8. Wherever you are when the earthquake starts, take cover immediately and stay there until the shaking stops. Expect aftershocks - they may occur for some time after the initial quake.
9. If outdoors, stay there. Try to move to a safe spot away from buildings, overhead wires or telephone poles.
10. If you are in a vehicle, try to pull over to a safe place. Try not to block the road. Park away from bridges, overpasses and buildings, if possible.
11. Stay in the vehicle.