Earthquake Safety: Essential Guidelines for Staying Safe During Seismic Events
Summary
This article provides basic earthquake safety guidance, advising readers to stay indoors if inside a structurally-safe building, stay outdoors if outside, move to open areas away from hazards, drop to the ground, and remain in vehicles if driving. It also covers aftershock safety procedures.
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Twitter / XEarthquake Safety: Essential Guidelines for Staying Safe During Seismic Eventsunicef.linkKey quotes
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If you are outdoors, stay outdoors
Once you are in an open space, drop to the ground and stay there until the earthquake stops
If you are in a vehicle, stay in your vehicle — Stop as quickly as possible while staying safe
If you experience an aftershock, follow the same guidance as above
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