What To do During An Earthquake
If you feel the ground starting to shake, remember to drop, cover and hold on.
- Drop to your hands and knees.
- Cover your head and neck with your arm and take
shelter under a sturdy piece of furniture.
- Hold on to your shelter, keep covering your head and neck until the shaking stops.
When the shaking stops...
- Count to 60 before getting up, giving displaced objects a chance to settle
- Stay calm and move cautiously, checking for unstable objects and other hazards above and around you
- Be aware of the potential for aftershocks. Drop, cover and hold on every time you feel one
- Do not call 911 to report an earthquake. Only call 911 for serious injuries
- Follow all directions from local authorities and first responder personnel
- If your home is severely damaged and unsafe to stay in, take your grab-and-go bags and evacuate to somewhere safer
- If your home is damaged but safe to stay in, shelter-in-place and use your emergency kit
Source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/earthquakes-tsunamis/earthquakes
