Chapter 5
EARTHQUAKES
If your area is one of the places in the United States where earthquakes occur, keep these points in mind:
--When an earthquake happens, keep calm. Don't run or panic. If you take the proper precautions, the chances are you will not be hurt.
--REMAIN WHERE YOU ARE. If you are outdoors, stay outdoors; if indoors, stay indoors. In earthquakes, most injuries occur as people are entering or leaving buildings (from falling walls, electric wires, etc.).
--If you are indoors, sit or stand against an inside wall (preferably in the basement), or in an inside doorway; or else take cover under a desk, table or bench (in case the wall or ceiling should fall). Stay away from windows and outside doors.
