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Earthquake
If you are inside during an earthquake:
- Immediately
take cover under a table or desk, or stand in a doorway. In areas
where cover is not available, kneel at the base of an interior wall,
facing the wall and with head down and covered by arms.
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Turn
your body away from windows and mirrors.
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Be
alert for falling objects and stay away from overhead fixtures, filing
cabinets, bookcases, and electrical equipment.
If
you are outside during an earthquake:
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Move
to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.
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If
unable to move to an open area, watch for falling objects.
If
you are in an automobile during an earthquake:
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Stop
your vehicle in the nearest open area.
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Stay
in the vehicle until the shaking stops.
After
an earthquake:
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Be
aware of the possibility of aftershocks.
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If
possible and it is safe to do so, evacuate the building as soon as the
shaking has ceased.
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Do
not move injured persons unless they are in obvious immediate danger
(from fire, building collapse, etc.)
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Open
doors carefully. Watch for falling objects.
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Do
not use elevators.
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Do
not use matches or lighters.
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Limit
use of telephone to calls for emergency services.
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