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Minimize
your movements during an earthquake to a few
steps to a nearby safe place. Stay indoors
until the shaking has stopped and you are sure
exiting is safe.
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If
you are indoors:
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- Take
cover under a sturdy
desk, table, or
bench or against
an inside wall,
and hold on. If
there isn’t
a table or desk
near you, cover
your face and head
with your arms
and crouch in an
inside corner of
the building.
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- Stay
away from glass,
windows, outside
doors and walls,
and anything that
could fall, such
as lighting fixtures
or furniture.
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- If
you are in bed
when the earthquake
strikes, stay there.
Hold on and protect
your head with
a pillow, unless
you are under a
heavy light fixture
that could fall.
In that case, move
to the nearest
safe place.
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- Use
a doorway for shelter
only if it is in
close proximity
to you and if you
know it is a strongly
supported doorway.
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- Stay
inside until the
shaking stops and
it is safe to go
outside.
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- Be
aware that the
electricity may
go out or the sprinkler
systems or fire
alarms may turn
on.
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- If
the lights go out,
use a battery-operated
flashlight. Don't
use candles, matches,
or lighters during
or after the earthquake.
If there is a gas
leak, an explosion
could result.
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- DO
NOT use the elevators.
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If
you are in a crowded indoor place: |
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- Do
not rush for the doorways. Others
will have the same idea.
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- Move
away from display shelves containing
objects that may fall.
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- If
you can, take cover and grab something
to shield your head and face from
falling debris and glass.
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If
you are outdoors: |
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- Move
away from buildings, streetlights,
and utility wires.
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- Once
in the open, stay there until the
shaking stops.
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If
you are in a moving vehicle: |
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- Stop
as quickly as safety permits and
stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping
near or under buildings, trees, overpasses,
and utility wires.
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- Stay
in the vehicle, set the parking brake,
and turn on the radio for emergency
broadcast information.
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- Proceed
cautiously once the earthquake has
stopped. Watch for road damage, downed
utility poles and wires, and fallen
overpasses or bridges.
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If
you are trapped under debris: |
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- Do
not move about or kick up dust.
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- Cover
your mouth with a handkerchief or
clothing.
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- Tap
on a pipe or wall so rescuers can
locate you. Use a whistle if one
is available.
Shouting can cause
you to inhale dangerous amounts of
dust, so shout only as a last resort.
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