What to do in an earthquake
In the event of an earthquake you should stay where you are – if inside stay inside; if outside remain outside. Move no more than a few steps to a safe place, drop, cover, and hold on.
If inside:
- Get under a heavy piece of furniture or a doorway, or
stay low alongside an inside wall - Keep away from windows
- Stay where you are
If in a lift, stop at the nearest floor and get out.
If you are driving, pull over to the side of the road. Stay in the vehicle until the shaking stops. If you are near the coast, drop, cover and hold on during an earthquake and then move immediately to higher ground when the shaking stops.
When tremors have stopped:
- Check self and others for injuries, administer first aid if able
- Watch and expect aftershocks to occur
- Before preparing to evacuate, assess for fire or structural damage and other hazards