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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — The ground is shaking while you are inside a building.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Drop, cover, hold. Stay away from windows. Wait until shaking stops.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sudden violent shaking of floors, walls, and ceiling.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rattling dishes, falling items, and difficulty standing.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — The ground is shaking and unsecured objects can fall or slide.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Indoor hazards include windows, mirrors, and heavy furniture.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drop to hands and knees immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cover head and neck under a sturdy table or against an interior wall.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hold on to your cover until shaking completely stops.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay where you are — most shaking lasts under a minute.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Protect yourself during shaking. Do not run outside while the building is moving.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 after shaking if someone is trapped or you smell gas.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report location, injuries, and visible damage.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Seek emergency care for head or crush injuries.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT run outside or use elevators during shaking.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand in doorways — swinging doors can injure you.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Run outside immediately when an earthquake starts
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drop, cover, and hold on. Running during shaking causes falls and debris injuries.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Trips and hits from falling glass while exiting.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Aftershock
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — The ground shakes again after the main earthquake.
Avalanche warning
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Avalanche danger is high on slopes where you are traveling or living.
Buried in avalanche
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You or someone nearby is buried in avalanche snow.
Compound disaster
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Multiple disasters overlap — e.g. earthquake and tsunami, cyclone and flood.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuate if you smell gas, see fire, or authorities order it.