WHAT TO DO

DURING
EARTHQUAKE
GROUP 5
 I couldn't help
but be impressed
by the
magnitude of the
earthquake.
-Dan Quayle
FIRST So that you can
THING think rationally
and avoid doing
TO DO IS
things that can
TO STAY
put you or others
CALM
in danger.
 Drop, Cover, and
Hold On Under
Sturdy Furniture.
This is important during
earthquake because it
stops you being knocked
over, makes you a smaller
target for falling and flying
objects, and protects your
head, neck and vital
organs.
 STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS
You could be hurt by
shattered glass or heavy
objects during earthquake so
stay away from windows,
bookcases, tall furniture and
light fixtures.
 Follow Evacuation
Procedures.
Follow Evacuation Procedures
because you will be better
prepared to respond
appropriately and efficiently to
signs of danger or to directions
by civil authorities.
STAY INDOORS
ALWAYS REMEBER TO
DO NOT run outside or to
other rooms during an
earthquake. You are less
likely to be injured if you stay
where you are.
Always be
Ready and
Prepare the
First Aid Kit,
In this case if you are
injured it
can help reduce the risk of
infection or the severity of an
injury.
 Move away from
buildings, utility
wires, sinkholes,
Open and fuel and gas
lines. The greatest
Area danger from falling
debris is just
Away outside doorways
and close to outer
From walls of buildings.
Buildings Go to an open area
away from trees,
telephone poles,
and buildings.
 Know how to shut off
electricity, gas, and water.
You may need to turn them
off after an earthquake
because of broken or

Turn off exposed electrical wiring, a

gas leak, or flooding from

Gas and leaking pipes or sprinklers.

Electricity
 BE AWARE OF
AFTERSHOCKS AND
EXERCISE
Be alert and expect
CAUTION
aftershocks. Each time you
feel an aftershock, drop,
cover, and hold on.
Aftershocks are often less
violent than the main
earthquake. However, they
can be strong enough to
damage weakened
structures.
Keep the phone
lines clear and
for emergency
calls to get LISTEN FOR
through. Listen EMERGENCY
to the radio for INFORMATION
important
information.