18 Important Things To Do Anywhere Before, During, and After An Earthquake18 Important Things To Do Anywhere Before, During, and After An Earthquake Emergency Kit and First Aid 1. Retrofit your home to withstand an earthquake 2. Lear safety rules and emergency measures of places where you spend most of your time in (office, school, mall, park). 3. Practice identifying safe and risky places when in a particular building or location, including the nearest evacuation center. 4. Prepare an emergency kit. 5. Have a communication plan in case mobile and Internet networks no longer work (e.g. where fo meet, what to bring)18 Important Things To Do Anywhere Before, During, and After An Earthquake18 Important Things To Do Anywhere Before, During, and After An Earthquake 2A FIER 1. Aftershocks may still be in play, so be prepared to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON in case it happens. 2. Remain calm to clear your head 3. If you are trapped, don't move or kick Up dust. Make noise for rescuers fo locate your position 4. Don't attempt to rescue anyone, even if it’s a family member or your pet. You'll put both of your lives in danger. Alert the authorities instead 5. If at home, shut off your home’s utilities to avoid the risk of fire or flooding. 6. When you're sate, check for a clear path to safety and go to the nearest open ground or evacuation center. 7. If you're at home, make sure to lock it down before evacuating 8. If you have Internet connection on your phone, report to social media about the safety status of your location and who needs help before evacuating.