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Earthquakes can happen suddenly, but knowing what to do before, during and after one can reduce the risk of injury. When an earthquake happens and the ground starts moving, what you do next can make a big difference to your safety. This visual guide lays out five practical steps, from making your home more earthquake-safe and preparing an emergency survival kit to protecting yourself during the shaking and after it stops. Earthquake safety starts before the ground begins to move. Look around your home, workplace or school and identify things that could fall, break or become dangerous during strong shaking.
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Falling glass, debris, and other objects can make the area especially dangerous, so you are less likely to be injured if you stay where you are. After an earthquake, power, water and communications may be disrupted.
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