Be Prepared

During

  • Move no more than a few steps to a safe place, drop, cover, and hold on.
  • Do not attempt to run outside.
  • If outside, move no more than a few steps to a safe place, drop, cover, and hold.
  • If in a lift, stop at the nearest floor and get out.
  • If you are driving, pull over to the side of the road. Stay in the vehicle until the shaking stops.
  • If you are near the coast, drop, cover and hold during an earthquake, and then move immediately to higher ground when the shaking stops.

Drop Cover and Hold Illustration

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