If
indoors:
- Stay there. Don't run
outside.
- Take cover under a heavy
table, desk or any solid furniture and
hold on.
- If in a hallway, crouch
down against an inside wall.
- Avoid doorways. Doors may
slam shut and cause injuries.
- Protect your head and
face.
- Move away from windows,
glass partitions, mirrors, fireplaces,
bookcases, tall furniture, light
fixtures.
If at school:
- Get under a desk or table
and hold on.
- Face away from
windows.
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If
in a wheelchair:
- Lock the wheel
- Protect the back of neck
and head.
If in a hotel:
- Keep shoes under the bed;
clothes close by.
- Consider travelling with a
windup radio or flashlight.
- Identify the safest place
in your hotel room to take shelter.
- Read all material on
safety provided in your room
- Note the emergency exits
on your floor.
- Do not use elevators. If
you're in an elevator during an
earthquake, hit the button for every
floor and get out as soon as you
can.
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