1. Practice duck, cover, and hold drills at home with your family and at work.

Injuries and deaths during earthquakes are caused by falling objects and collapsing structures. Knowing how to protect yourself when the shaking starts may save your life. Duck under a strong table or desk. Cover your head and face to protect them from broken glass and falling objects. Hold onto the table or desk and be prepared to move with it. Hold your position until the shaking stops. (A) Duck; (B) Cover; (C) Hold;

Do not run outside during the shaking or use the stairways or elevators. Many people are killed just outside of buildings by falling bricks and other debris.

If you are driving when the earthquake strikes, move to the shoulder of the highway and away from bridges, overpasses, power lines, and large buildings as quickly as is safe. Stay in your car and wait for the shaking to stop.

If you are riding BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), the train typically will stop. Remain calm and follow instructions from BART staff members who have been trained to handle earthquake emergencies.