What should I do if I am driving during an earthquake?
If
you are driving pull over to the side of the road, stop, and set the
parking brake. Avoid overpasses, bridges, power lines, signs and other
hazards. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking is over. If a power
line falls on the car, stay inside until a trained person removes the
wire.
What to do if you are Driving
During an Earthquake
A link to
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country.
LAFD Earthquake Handbook: Earthquake Tips
What to do during an earthquake if you are in a
high-rise building, on a sidewalk near buildings, outdoors, driving, in a
store or crowded public place, in a wheelchair, in the kitchen or in a
stadium or theatre. Also has a post-quake checklist (go to page 4).
What are the chances an earthquake could hit your favorite locations? Make a One-Step Earthquake Forecast here.
To see locations of current major earthquakes, go the Hazards Viewer and click on one of the Earth globes on the right hand side.
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
MegaCities: Top 10 Most At-Risk Cities
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 |