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Natural Disasters

EARTHQUAKE — DROP, COVER, HOLD

Protect Yourself Where You Are

Emergency

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DROP to hands and knees
Get low so you cannot be knocked over.
COVER your head and neck
Get under a sturdy table or desk. Hold on to it.
HOLD ON until shaking stops
Stay where you are. Be ready to move with your cover.
EVACUATE when safe
Use stairs. Watch for falling debris. Go to assembly point.

After shaking stops — check for injuries and hazards

Earthquake — Drop, Cover, Hold On — Poster | AidNow