What can I do to prepare before an earthquake occurs?

Due to the recent tremors and aftershocks felt in many countries because of Iran Pakistan Boarder earthquakes in the region, we would like to share the following information regarding standard safety procedures in case you are affected by such incidents.

What can I do to prepare before an earthquake occurs?

• Pick "safe places". A safe place could be under a sturdy table or desk or against an interior wall, away from windows and bookcases, or tall furniture that could fall on you.
• Practice drop, cover, and hold-on in each safe place. Drop under a sturdy desk or table and hold on to one leg of the table or desk. Protect your eyes by keeping your head down. Practice these actions so that they become an automatic response.
  
• Wait in your safe place until the shaking stops, then check to see if you are hurt. You will be better able to help others if you take care of yourself first, then check the people around you. Move carefully and watch out for things that have fallen or broken, creating hazards. Be ready for aftershocks.
  
• Be on the lookout for fires. Fire is the most common earthquake-related hazard, due to broken gas lines, damaged electrical lines or appliances, and previously contained fires or sparks being released.
• If you must leave a building after the shaking stops, use the stairs, not the elevator.
• If you're outside in an earthquake, stay outside. Move away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines. Crouch down and cover your head.

(Source: OSHA)

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