If there’s a piece of strong furniture near you, like a table or a desk, remember the “drop, cover, and hold on” rule:

Drop down to your knees and hands.
Cover your neck and head by using your arms and go under a solid piece of furniture. Stay bent over as this will help you protect vital organs.
Hold on to the table or desk and be prepared to move with it. Stay under your shelter until the earthquake stops.

✅ If you can’t find shelter under a table, get down close to an interior wall or next to low furniture. Protect your neck and head with your arms and hands.

✅ If you’re in bed, stay there. Turn your face down and protect your neck and head with a pillow.

🚫 Don’t stand in a doorway. These cannot protect you from falling objects, which are a very common cause of injury during an earthquake.

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