During an Earthquake

• The area near the exterior walls of a building is the most dangerous place to be. Windows, facades and architectural details are often the first parts of the building to collapse. To stay away from this danger zone, stay inside if you are inside and outside if you are outside.
  
  
• If you are indoors:

  	DROP where you are, onto your hands and knees. This position protects you from being knocked down and also allows you to stay low and crawl to shelter if nearby.
  	COVER your head and neck with one arm and hand If a sturdy table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it for shelter If no shelter is nearby, crawl next to an interior wall (away from windows) Stay on your knees; bend over to protect vital organs
  	HOLD ON until shaking stops Under shelter: hold on to it with one hand; be ready to move with your shelter if it shifts No shelter: hold on to your head and neck with both arms and hands.

If you are not near a desk or table, drop to the floor against the interior wall and protect your head and neck with your arms. Avoid exterior walls, windows, hanging objects, mirrors, tall furniture, large appliances, and cabinets with heavy objects or glass. Do not go outside until after the shaking has stopped!

• If you are outdoors:

Move to a clear area if you can safely do so; avoid power lines, trees, signs, buildings, vehicles, and other hazards.

After an Earthquake

• Remain calm. Take actions as necessary to prevent injuries and further damage. Do not panic and do all that is possible to calm others.
• Remember, aftershocks may occur at any moment with nearly the same force as the original quake. Be prepared.
• Move cautiously and observe your surroundings for hazardous situations.
• Check yourself and people around you for injuries.  Do not attempt to move seriously injured people unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Provide first aid where necessary.
• Do not use your telephone except for genuine emergency calls. Seek help by phone (if working and you have need for emergency aid), or by sending an able-bodied person. Expect a long delay if serious quake has occurred.
• Elevators can be unpredictable and dangerous after a quake. Never use elevators until you have been assured by University personnel that they are safe.
• Do not use any matches or candles. Open windows and leave the building immediately.
• Stay at the assembly area designated for the building and wait for further instructions and information.
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  Practice Earthquake Safety with Millions: http://www.ShakeOut.org. Starring Catherine Luensmann, Narrated by Brittany Dixon. Produced by the Southern California Earthquake Center. View the full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSDmq...