How to Stay Safe During an Earthquake.

Earthquakes are unexpected and can happen at anytime. The best way to stay safe in an Earthquake is to be prepared. Here are a few simple steps to help you through an Earthquake.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. 

   Be prepared! Put together an Earthquake kit. Your survival kit should include:
   * Flashlights
   * Batteries
   * Battery powered radio
   * Bottled water
   * Food items that won't spoil: Tuna, Granola Bars, Power Bars
   * Blankets
   * First Aid Kit

2. 

   At Home: When the Earthquake starts do not panic and run out of your house or building. This is how most people get injured. If you are near a heavy piece of furniture get under it! If you are not around anything you can take cover under stand in a doorway or in the middle of the room.
   
   Stay away from the windows. Windows are the first thing to break under pressure.

3. 

   At the office: Do not panic and run out of the building. Get under a piece of sturdy furniture or walk to the middle of the room. If your walking down a hallway when an Earthquake strikes stay to the middle of the isle and protect your head from any falling debris.

4. 

   In the Car: Usually when your driving you won't feel an Earthquake unless it's a big one. If you do feel it pull off to the side of the road slowly if you can. Cover your head and protect your eyes from breaking glass.

Tips & Warnings

• Be prepared.
• Practice drills at home, office and while driving.
• Make Earthquake kits.
• Do not panic.
• Do not run out of your house or a building.

[TeryLynne]

on 12/10/2008 Very good article. 5*

[kaseysviewblog]

on 9/25/2008 Very good to know!

[Thims]

on 9/24/2008 Earthquake kit. I would have never thought of this!
Excellent preparedness steps!

[Psalmist4M]

on 8/7/2008 Like Hapworth, we dont live in an area where we experience earthquakes and hope we3'll never have to use your great ideas and tips. Thanks for the article. christianwomenconnect.com

[Hapworth]

on 8/2/2008 Good advice. I especially like the idea of an Earthquake kit. I don't live where earthquakes are a problem, but certainly this is important for many.