Safety During Earthquakes

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If you are in a structurally sound building, protect yourself by getting under a sturdy table or desk and holding on to it while shaking occurs; or you can also protect your head with your arms.
If you are inside a moving vehicle, do not attempt to cross bridges, overpasses, or flyovers which may have been damaged.
If you are near the shore and feel an earthquake, it is safest to assume that a tsunami might occur. Move to higher ground.
If you are outside, move to an open area. Stay away from power lines, posts and concrete structures that may fall or collapse.
Move away from mountainous areas or near a steep hill slope where landslides might occur.
Stay calm and don't panic. Once the shaking stops, take the fastest and safest way out of a building in an orderly and calm manner. Do not use elevators. Use the stairs.
Check yourself and others for injuries. Administer first aid if you are trained to do so. Otherwise, seek immediate assistance from nearby authorities if necessary.
Do not enter partially damaged buildings after an earthquake. Strong aftershocks may cause these structures to collapse.
Check for spills of chemicals, toxic and flammable materials to avoid potentially disastrous situations.
Check for fires and if there are any, have them extinguished.
Check water and electrical lines for damage; if any damage is suspected, switch off water and electricity.
Should you decide to evacuate, leave a note stating where you will go.
Bring along items essential for your survival. Do not overbuden yourself.
Follow offical advisories and warnings.
Avoid needless telephone and road use to allow authorities unhampered use of these for relief and rescue operations.