• Be familiar with the dangerous spots inside

offices/rooms.
• Be careful with things which may harm people
during earthquake. It is better to fix as early as
possible the faulty electrical wiring, leaky, gas
connection, and fasten shelves.
• Identify safe places indoors and outdoors.

• Educate everyone about emergency contacts.

• Prepare a stock of emergency supplies. A stock of
food, water, medicines, flashlights, and batteries can
help you to survive the tremor.
• Make an evacuation and reunion plan. It is possible
that everyone may be separated from each other
during an earthquake so it is advisable to have a
reuniting plan like meeting in a certain place after the
disaster.

• During quakes, duck or drop to the ground.

• Take cover. You may hide under a sturdy table or piece of
furniture for protection from failing debris.
• Hold that position and stay wherever you are until the
shaking stops and you cannot feel any more ground
movement. Do not immediately proceed to the door, some
doors will swing which can even cause injury. If outdoors,
move away from building and streetlights.
• Immediately proceed to open area.
• Once in the open, stay there and do not go near buildings
and tall infrastructures to avoid falling debris.
• If in a moving vehicle, stop as quickly as safety permits.
• Avoid stopping near buildings, overpasses, bridges, or
ramps which may have been damaged by the earthquake.
• If trapped under debris, cover your mouth with
handkerchief.
• Create noise by tapping pipes or walls for rescuers to locate
you. Do not shout. It is just a last option because it may
cause you to inhale dangerous amount of dust.

• Once the earthquake is over, listen to battery- operated

radio or television for updates of aftershock.
• Stay away from damaged area.
• Stay away from the beach if living in a coastal area.
• Be aware of possible tsunamis. Landslides are also
possible for mountainous areas as well as the ground
rupture for areas along active fault lines which causes
the ground to break.
• Do not use your telephone to call relatives and friends.
Disaster prevention authorities may need the lines for
emergency communications.
• Do not use your car and drive around disaster- stricken
areas. Rescue and relief operations need the roads for
mobility.
• Check your water and electrical lines for defects. If
any damage is suspected, turn the system off in the
main valve or switch.
• Check your water and electrical lines for defects. If any
damage is suspected, turn the system off in the main
valve or switch.
• Pray
• Check pockets or bags for lighter- anything that well
you scratch, dig, screw, or signal way out.
• Make noise (bang pipes, car horn, whistle, etc.)
• Conserve energy
• Do not drink urine or alcohol (man can survive 10
days without food; 3 days without water; no drinks on
the first day)
• Mobile phones: text instead of calling, or be concise if
calling.