In case of an EARTHQUAKE An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth, caused by the breaking and shifting of underground rock. Earthquakes can cause buildings to collapse and heavy items to fall, resulting in injuries and property damage. If you are in a car Stop in an area away from buildings, trees, overpasses, underpasses, or utility wires. If you are outdoors Stay outdoors If you are in bed Stay there and cover your head and neck with a pillow. If you are in a building Expect fire alarms and sprinklers to go off. Do not use elevators. If you are in the mountains Watch alert for falling rocks and landslides. If you are in your home Stay there until the shaking stops. DO NOT run outside. For more information go to: www.ready.gov/earthquakes
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In case of an EARTHQUAKE An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the
earth, caused by the breaking and shifting of underground rock. Earthquakes can cause
buildings to collapse and heavy items to fall, resulting in injuries and property damage. If you are
in a car Stop in an area away from buildings, trees,
overpasses, underpasses, or utility
wires.
If you areoutdoors
Stay outdoors
If you are in bed
Stay there and cover your head and neck
with a pillow.
If you are in a building
Expect fire alarms and sprinklers to go
off. Do not use elevators.
If you are in the mountains
Watch alert for falling rocks and
landslides.
If you arein your home Stay there until the shaking stops. DO NOT run outside.
For more information go to: www.ready.gov/earthquakes
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