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Earthquakes: protect yourself |
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Earthquakes strike without warning, so learn before the quake strikes how to protect yourself and your family as fully as possible.
If you are indoors
 Drop to the floor, take cover under something strong like a desk or table, and hold on to it. "Drop, cover and hold" until the shaking stops.
Move away from windows, skylights, doors and things that can fall.
Stay inside, and do not leave the building – you may be hit by falling debris.
If you are outdoors
Move quickly and safely into the open, away from electrical lines, trees and buildings.
Drop to the ground and cover your head with your arms until the shaking stops.
If you are in a vehicle
Carefully bring your vehicle to a stop at the side of the road, away from traffic.
Do not stop on or under bridges, under power lines or near roadway signs that might fall.
Once the shaking has stopped you can continue driving, but watch carefully for damage to the roadway.
Earthquakes cannot be predicted, although some scientists are working on this. Because earthquakes strike without warning it is important that every member of your family knows what to do when an earthquake strikes. Learn about your disaster safety plans in the workplace and at
your children’s school and/or childcare centre.
Create a family disaster safety plan. Assemble a disaster safety kit. Together, identify escape routes from your home and neighbourhood. Choose an emergency meeting place for the family. Be prepared!
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