Drop, shelter and secured
No matter where you are, know how to protect yourself and your family during an earthquake. Practice the refuge as if an earthquake and know the safest places in your home and work. Practice how to leave home and practice to see if the planned exits are free and if you can lock in an earthquake. Practice cutting off electricity and water. Know how to shut off gas, but not shut off the gas. In the event of an earthquake, once they close the gas, but the gas company can re-open for security reasons.
Crouching
Take refuge under a desk, table or other furniture. If this is not possible, seek shelter against an interior wall and protect your head and neck with your arms. Avoid dangerous spots near windows, hanging objects, mirrors or tall furniture.
If shelter under a sturdy piece of furniture, Hang of it and are ready to move. Maintaining the position until the ground stops shaking and it is safe to move.
Tips:
When in HIGH BUILDINGS, move against an interior wall if they are not near a desk or table. Protect your head and neck with your arms. Do not use elevators.
when outside, go to an area away from trees, signs, buildings or power lines and poles.
When a SIDEWALK NEAR BUILDINGS, crouch in a doorway to protect brick, glass and other debris.
When driving, pull off the road. Avoid bridges and power lines. Stay in the car until the shaking stops.
When a Crowded BUSINESS OR OTHER PUBLIC PLACE, stay away from display shelves with objects that could fall. Do not run out the door.
When in a STADIUM OR THEATER, stay in your seat, crouch lower than the seat backs and cover your head and neck with your arms.