While Elsewhere

If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, telephone and power lines, overpasses, or elevated expressways.
Drop to the ground.
When the shaking stops be careful in walking back to your destination by avoiding muddy slopes and watching for damaged light poles or other hazards near by.

Evaluate your work environment and identify a safe area you can go to when earth quake begins.
Secure loose items like photo frames on your desk top and shelves with Velcro.
Keep books in lockable cupboards and keep the cupboards closed securely.
Keep a pair of sturdy walking shoes to use in the event you have to walk back home after an earth quake.
Keep a flash light, battery operated radio, new spare batteries, food bars and a whistle (to seek attention).
DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON during the quake.

Don't start running to the exist along with rest of the public to avoid getting caught in a stampede.
Hang tight to the chair or any near by support and ride the quake.
After shaking is over, hang on for some more time and leave when you think its safe.

When you enter the theatre, get an idea of how the theatre is laid out.
When the quake begins, don't rush to the exit. Stay where you are.
Get down low and get against the seat and hold tightly to it. Seats are bolted to the foundation.
After the shaking stops, hang on for some time and leave when safe.
Watch for hazards as you leave.

Always walk closer to the side walls of the stores.
When you hear the quake, duck inside the nearest store. You can deal with clothes falling on you better than the walkways in the corridor.

Be prepared for aftershocks
Although smaller than the main shock, aftershocks cause additional damage and maybring weakened structures down.
Aftershocks can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake.