Earthquake safety tips

How can you stay safe during an earthquake?

It is important to try to stay safe during an earthquake. Look at the video below. What are the children doing to try to stay safe?

During an earthquake, it is important to follow the steps below.

If you are indoors when an earthquake starts it is important to:

1. Drop to your hands and knees and hold on to something sturdy. 
2. Cover your head and neck with your arms. Get under a strong desk or table if one is nearby. The desk or table can help protect you from falling objects.
3. If you are under a desk or table hold onto it with one hand. If the desk ot table moves, be ready to move with it.

If you are outside when an earthquake starts, stay away from buildings, electricity poles or anything that might collapse or fall.