do during an Earthquake ...

What to Do During an Earthquake If you are inside when the shaking starts, you should: If you are elderly or have a mobility impairment, remain where you are, bracing yourself in place. If you are in bed, stay there, hold on, and protect your head with a Drop, cover, and hold on. Move only a few steps to a nearby safe place. pillow. You are less likely to be injured if you stay in bed. Broken glass on the floor can injure you. Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. If you go outside, move quickly away from the building to prevent injury from falling debris. Stay away from windows. Check for and extinguish small fires, and exit via Windows can shatter with such force that you can be injured by flying glass even if you are several feet away. the stairs. If you are in a coastal area: If you are outdoors when the shaking starts, you should: Drop, cover, and hold on during an earthquake and then move immediately te higher ground when the shaking stops. Find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines. Drop to the ground and stay there until the shaking stops. Injuries can occur from falling trees, treetlights, power lines, and building Tsunamis are often generated by earthqua kes. debris. If you are in a vehicle, pull over to a clear location, stop, and stay there with your seathelt fastened until the shaking stops. If you are in a mountainous area or near unstable slopes or cliffs, be alert for falling rocks and other debris that could be loosened by the earthquake. Trees, power lines, poles, street signs, overpasses, and other overhead items may fall during earthquakes, Stopping in a clear location will reduce your risk. Once the shaking has stopped, proceed with caution. Avoid bridges or ramps that might have been damaged by the quake. Landslides are often triggered by earthquakes. Saurce: www.disostereducatian.arg GMA NEWS Text by Pasle Ferrer Hlustration by Analyn Perez EE