How to stay safe in an earthquake

How to stay safe in an earthquake?

 

I probably don't come form an earthquake prone area, but I'd guess just follow some common sense rules, such as staying away from glass structures, overhanging electrical wires and heading to your designated shelter if available.

 

Drop down; take cover under a desk or table and hold on.
Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you're sure it's safe to exit.
Stay away from bookcases or furniture that can fall on you.
Stay away from windows. In a high-rise building, expect the fire alarms and sprinklers to go off during a quake.
If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow.
If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground.
If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place. Stay in the car until the shaking stops.

 

Stay out side.........

 

luckily I can safely say that where I come from we never experience such natural disasters...heard on the news that there was a tsunami warning recently, don't know where though

 

I think we are suppose to go underneath the table am I correct?

 

If inside a building, find a wall corner or under a table or something that can protect you from falling objects or quickly find an open space..

 

Good tips, add another one to cover the back of your neck if exposed.

No, if you are in a building, stay indoors and take cover

A sturdy table or desk is best. A bathtub covered with a lanket also works well.

I grew up in California so have seen a few earthquakes in my day

 

I'll get a chopper and fly around for a while until the earth quake ends

 

Its true though, common sense should guide you through to be safe.

 

We don't get earthquakes here, going under a table and staying away from things made from glass.

 

just run away and find the field

 

Some tips that given at those sites can help.
http://deathwish546.tripod.com/id13.html
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/earthquake-safety-tips/

 

Don't panic — the shaking usually lasts less than a minute, and most damage is caused by falling objects and resulting fires. So:

• If you're indoors, stay away from glass. Take cover under a table or in a doorway so falling objects can't hurt you.
• If you're outside, move away from buildings and electrical wires. Stand in the open until the shaking stops.
• Don't use candles or any open flames. Earthquakes sometimes break natural gas lines which easily catch fire.
• If you're in a car, move away from bridges or elevated highways that can collapse. Stop in an open area and wait until the shaking is over.

 

go to the point

 

possibly go to the free space and if you can't reach free space then make one thing that cover your body with the table or something strong things.....

 

What to do if earthquake attack like the film "2012"

 

Staying outside or indoor depends on the location. If you have no large buildings outside, then you should consider getting out as soon as you can. If you have no time, then I think you should take cover.

 

It's better to fly in a helicopter/chopper/flight. May be that is not possible all the times and for everyone. So, i would prefer to stay in home itself and take a hard metal desk and site in the down of the desk.

 

stay away from building.