What Can Citizens Do To Protect Themselves Once an Earthquake Starts?

Once an earthquake starts, you must know how to protect yourself. There are a few things that you need to know that could help you. First of all, if you are in a building, DROP down on your hands and knees, COVER your head and neck, and HOLD ON to your head and neck until the shaking stops. If there is a desk or table, get under it. You can also get under a door frame because it is made of wood and gives more protection from falling pieces.

Other things you can do are if you are in bed, put a pillow over your head. While driving, pull over and stay in your car. The best advice is to get outside and in the open where things can not fall on you. Citizens can do certain things to protect themselves from an earthquake once one has started.