Earthquake procedures

If an earthquake occurs the first thing to do is to

• run away from where you are.

• hide in a closet.

• call someone.

• get under a sturdy piece of furniture.

Keep your head and eyes protected from falling or flying objects.

• True

• False

Cover your head with hands and arms.

• True

• False

If you are under a piece of furniture

• get away.

• hold onto it.

Stay under shelter until you are sure

• everyone has evacuated.

• the shaking has stopped.

Stay away from

• windows, tall cabinets, bookcases, and hanging objects.

• people.

• animals.

• all furniture.

Hide where people may not be able to find you.

• True

• False

When the shaking stops

• everything is over.

• lower your guard.

• there are no injured people.

• objects might get loose, disconnected or broken.

Evacuation will follow when

• you decide.

• somebody tells you.

• instructed by the Head of school.

• told by the teacher.

Take extra care during the evacuation if any structures have collapsed or have been damaged.

• True

• False