Earthquake Preparedness Quiz

What is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes?

• Drop, Cover, and Hold On

• Run outside immediately

• Jump up and down

• Stand still and wait

What should you do if you feel shaking during an earthquake?

• Stand up and look for shelter

• Crawl underneath a sturdy table or desk

• Run to the nearest window

• Ignore the shaking

What should you do if you use a walker or wheelchair during an earthquake?

• Lock your wheels and get as low as possible

• Stand up and try to find shelter

• Run to the nearest exit

• Ignore the shaking

What should you do if you use a cane during an earthquake?

• Run outside immediately

• Drop, cover, and hold on

• Stand still and wait

• Sit on a chair and cover your head and neck with both hands

What should you do if no shelter is nearby during an earthquake?

• Stand up and try to find shelter

• Run to the nearest window

• Ignore the shaking

• Crawl next to an interior wall