Earthquake
Briana Person
Before An Earthquake
- Look around places where you spend time. Identify safe places such as under a sturdy piece of furniture or against an interior wall in your home, office or school so that when the shaking starts, you Drop to the ground, Cover your head and neck with your arms, and if a safer place is nearby, crawl to it and Hold On.
During An Earthquake
- Stay where you are until the shaking stops. Do not run outside. Do not get in a doorway as this does not provide protection from falling or flying objects, and you may not be able to remain standing.
After an Earthquake
- When the shaking stops, look around. If there is a clear path to safety, leave the building and go to an open space away from damaged areas.
Before An Earthquake
Before an earthquake you should make sure your head is covered in case something falls you can stop it from causing bad damage to yourself.
During An Earthquake
During an earthquake you should stay where you are until the shaking stops so you don't get hit.
After An Earthquake
After an earthquake if it's a clear space where you will be safe , you need to go away from the damaged area to the safe spot.