What should I do if I'm indoors during an earthquake?
If
you are indoors, drop, cover, and hold on. 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 kitchen cabinets
with heavy objects or glass. Do not go outside!
During Earthquakes and
Aftershocks: Drop, Cover, and Hold on
A link to Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country.
Ready to Ride It Out (PDF)
A PDF brochure with instructions and lists for what to
do before, during and after an earthquake.
Duck, Cover and Hold Drill
A description of a drill to protect yourself while the
shaking is happening during an earthquake.
(FEMA) What to Do During an
Earthquake
This page provided by
FEMA instructs individuals on what they should do to protect themselves
during an earthquake (outside and inside).
To see locations of current major earthquakes, go the Hazards Viewer and click on one of the Earth globes on the right hand side.
Poll
1. | Tokyo | 68 |
2. | Los Angeles | 25 |
3. | Manila | 18 |
4. | Bandung | 17 |
5. | Santiago | 16 |
6. | Nagoya | 9.4 |
7. | Osaka | 9.4 |
8. | Jakarta | 9 |
9. | Lima | 8 |
10. | Chengdu | 7.5 |