Earthquake Safety

 
Drop to the ground
Take cover under a sturdy table
Hold on until the shaking stops
If there isn’t a table or desk nearby
cover your head with your arms
and crouch
 
Stay away from glass, windows,
outside doors, walls
and anything that could fall
 
If you are in bed stay there 
but 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
 
Use a doorway for shelter
but only if it is close by
and you know it's strongly supported
 
Stay inside until the shaking stops
and it is safe to go out
Most injuries occur
when attempting to move
or on leaving a building
Do not use elevators
 
If you are buried
 
do not light a match
do not move about
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
as you may inhale
dangerous amounts of dust
 
Say a prayer to God - (optional)