Right after the shaking, stay at your place for some moment. Observe the surroundings for the posible after shocks and prepare where you will cover when it occurs. Here are the things you can do:

1. Check for casualties and injuries. If posible, give first aid
2. Remain calm and motivate others to stay calm , have courage to move on.
3. Avoid broken glass, doors, cabinets, and debris.
4. Check for fire, electrical sparks and gas leaks
5. Shut off the gas leaks, power supply and water
6. Use transistor radios to know the current and updated news.
7. Stay out of the damaged building.

For the past few weeks, earthquake is unpredictibly hitting in different part of the world leaving too much destruction and caused thousands of lives. To date, there is no invented modern device to predict when it will happen and the exact location unlike the tropical storm where signals can be given depending upon the location and speed of wind. Recently hit by strong earthquake were Haiti, Chile, and Taiwan. In deed, it caused to much damage to properties. Since we can never know when it will happen, emergency preparedness readiness must become a way of life. Be ready with necessary suplies such as food, medicine and other basic needs since the quality of life and potential for survival are greatly increased by being prepared. What to do during earthquake?

 INSIDE HIGH RISE BUILDING:

DUCK, COVER, AND HOLD. Duck under sturdy/hard table. Stay away from windows, bookshelves, mirrors, hanging objects that could fall. Watch out for falling ceiling or tiles. Stay covered until the shaking stops. Hold on to your cover. If you are not near dest or table, move away from interior walls. Protect your head with your arms. Do not use elevators.

IF YOU ARE OUTDOORS

Move to clear areas away from trees, signages, buildings, electrical wires and poles.

@ SIDEWALK NEAR BUILDING

Duck into the doorway to protect your head from falling debris, glass, plaster and bricks.

DURING DRIVING
Pull over to the side of the road and stop. Avoid overpassess, powerlines and other hazards. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking is over.

@ WHEELCHAIR
Stay sitted on it. Move to cover, the lock your wheelchair. Protect your head with your arms.