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    What To Do in An Earthquake

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    If an earthquake occurs: - If indoors, drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. - If outdoors, stay there and move away from buildings, wires, and other hazards. - If in a car, stop when possible and stay inside until shaking stops. Avoid roads that may be damaged.

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    What To Do in An Earthquake

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    If an earthquake occurs: - If indoors, drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. - If outdoors, stay there and move away from buildings, wires, and other hazards. - If in a car, stop when possible and stay inside until shaking stops. Avoid roads that may be damaged.

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    If an earthquake occurs: - If indoors, drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. - If outdoors, stay there and move away from buildings, wires, and other hazards. - If in a car, stop when possible and stay inside until shaking stops. Avoid roads that may be damaged.

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    What To Do in An Earthquake

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    If an earthquake occurs: - If indoors, drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. - If outdoors, stay there and move away from buildings, wires, and other hazards. - If in a car, stop when possible and stay inside until shaking stops. Avoid roads that may be damaged.

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    WHAT TO DO IN AN EARTHQUAKE

    If you are indoors during an earthquake


     DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and
    HOLD ON until the shaking stops. 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.

     Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as
    lighting fixtures or furniture.

     Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes. 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.

     Do not use a doorway except if you know it is a strongly supported, load-bearing doorway and it
    is close to you. Many inside doorways are lightly constructed and do not offer protection.

     Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Do not exit a building during the
    shaking. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to
    move to a different location inside the building or try to leave.

     DO NOT use the elevators.

     Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on.

    If you are outdoors during an earthquake


     Stay there.

     Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires.

     Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside
    buildings, at exits and alongside exterior walls.

    If you are in a moving vehicle during an earthquake


     Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings,
    trees, overpasses, and utility wires.

     Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might
    have been damaged by the earthquake.

    If you are trapped under debris


     Do not light a match.

     Do not move around or kick up dust.

     Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.


     Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a
    last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.

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