10 Rules for Protecting Yourself During an Earthquake
1. Protect yourself first. Protect yourself by getting under a table.
2. Deal quickly with fires. Once calmed down, turn off gas main.
3. Secure the emergency exit. It is dangerous when the building is distorted and doors do not open.
4. Extinguish fires. The spread of fires can be prevented with everyone's cooperation.
5. Do not panic when escaping to outside. Beware of falling objects when escaping outside.
6. Do not go near narrow roads, walls, clifs or riverbanks. Beware of collapsing walls and hedges.
7. Beware of landslide and tsunami. Promptly evacuate from dangerous places.
8. Evacuate on foot and carry only what you need. Driving is forbidden. Priority is given to emergency vehicles.
9. Cooperate and assist with first-aid. Promptly aid to the sick and injured.
10. Obtain correct information and don't be afraid of the aftershocks. Obtain correct information and act calmly.

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