Stay put: If you’re out of the house, stay where you are and resist the urge to try to get home immediately. Roadways will be jammed and unsafe.

Drop, cover, and hold on: Find a secure place, out of the way of anything that could fall, like under a desk. Get on your hands and knees and cover your head and neck. Try to protect your back by getting under something sturdy. Hold onto desk or chair legs to keep it in position over you while the ground is shaking.

Watch for falling objects: If possible, within the first few seconds of shaking, get away from objects like bookcases, china cabinets, or open kitchen cupboards that could topple over, or that contain glass items that may fall out. Also take care to keep yourself safe from fall bricks from chimneys or light fixtures that may detach from the ceiling.

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