Earthquake Survival Guide: Before, During, and After the Shake

Earthquake Preparedness: What to Do During an Earthquake

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Emergency Response in Earthquake Situations

This guide offers essential advice on what actions to take when faced with the unpredictable threat of earthquakes.

When an earthquake strikes indoors:

• Drop to the floor

• Cover your head and neck with your arms

• Take shelter under a sturdy piece of furniture like a desk or table. Hold onto it until the shaking subsides.

Avoid glass windows, doors leading outside, walls supporting heavy loads, including ceiling fixtures or freestanding furniture that could potentially fall on you.

If lying in bed, protect your head with a pillow unless you're under an overhead fixture which might collapse - then move to an inside corner for safety.

Do not attempt to use an elevator; they are prone to malfunction during an earthquake and can trap you when electricity fls.

Outside the structure:

• Move away from buildings

• Avoid street lights, utility poles and wires.

• Lay flat on the ground until shaking ceases.

While driving:

• Pull over safely

• Remn in your vehicle. Do not stop under overpasses or heavy structures

Post-earthquake procedures:

• Assess yourself for injuries before helping others

• If trapped indoors, keep calm

• Don't ignite matches as they could lead to hazardous dust inhalation.

• Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing material

• Tap on walls or pipes quietly; loud shouting can fill the r with dangerous amounts of debris

• Wt for rescue teams.

  The information is summarized from guidelines released by the California Department of Public Health in December 2022.

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Page Last Updated: December 30, 2022
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