During the Earthquake

      If you are indoors, stay there{ Get under a heavy desk or table and hang on to it, move into a hallway or get against an inside wall.

      If you are outside, get into the open-away from buildings, power lines, chimneys, and anything else that might fall on you. If you are driving, quickly but carefully move your car as far out of traffic as possible and stop. Do not stop on or under a bridge or overpass or under trees, light posts, power lines, or signs Stay inside your car until the shaking stops.

       When you resume driving, stay away from breaks in the pavement, fallen rocks, bumps in the road at bridge or r
amp approaches, and anything else that doesn't look "right". If you are in a mountainous area, watch out for falling rock, landslides, trees, and other debris that could be loosened by quakes.

       Don'ts

       Do not turn on the gas again if you've turned it off the gas company should do it. They'll know if it's safe to do so.

       Do not use matches, lighters, camp stoves, barbecues, electrical equipment or any appliances until you are sure there are no gas leaks. They may create a spark that could ignite leaking gas and cause an explosion.

       Do not use your telephone, except for a medical or fire emergency. You could tie up the lines needed or emergency response. If an emergency occurs and the phone doesn't work, send someone for help.

       Do not expect freighters, police or paramedics to definitely be there for you. They may not be available.

       Remember, the contents of your home may be damaged and can he dangerous. Quakes can make light fixtures fall, and bookcases and television sets topple over even after the shaking is over.

       After the Earthquake

       Also, be prepared for aftershocks. They are strong enough to topple(倾倒) more buildings, cut off utility lines and hurt you hours, days, weeks--even months after the main quake. If your house is in solid shape, stay indoors if an aftershock hits. Wear sturdy shoes to avoid injury from broken glass and debris. Stee~toed workboots may be best.

      Check for injuries to yourself and those around you give first aid where you can. If a person is bleeding, put direct pressure on the wound and use clean gauze, or cloth if available, Do not attempt to move seriously injured persons unless they are in further danger of injury. Cover the wounded with blankets to keep them warm. Seek medical help for serious injuries.

      Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately. Leave the area if you smell gas or fumes from other chemicals.