How to survive an earthquake
How to prepare for an earthquake
During an earthquake -Indoors
- Use techniques 'Drop, Cover, Hold' when the earth shakes (drop to the floor, take cover under a sturdy table or chair, hold your head and hold on until the shaking stops)
- Be careful of falling objects
- Stay away from glass, windows and objects that could fall
- If you are in bed whilst an earthquake, stay in there. Protect your head with a pillow. If you are surrounded by things that could fall, then move to the nearest safe place.
During an earthquake -Outdoors
- Move away from buildings, powerlines and anything that can fall
- Don't move anywhere until shaking has stopped