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Earthquake Guide: Respond
It's not the shaking that hurts. It's the stuff that falls on your head. Collapsing walls, flying glass and falling objects cause most quake-related injuries and deaths.
If inside: Stay there. Take cover under a stout piece of furniture or against an inside wall and hold on.
If outdoors:
- Move into the open, away from buildings, street lights, and utility wires.
- Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops.
If in a moving vehicle:
- Stop quickly and stay in the vehicle.
- Move to a clear area away from buildings, trees, overpasses, or utility wires.
- Once the shaking has stopped, proceed with caution. Avoid bridges or ramps that might have been damaged by the quake.
Next: Recover from the first tremor
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