How to Survive an Earthquake Before the Event Fix heavy furniture like bookcases or TVs (1) ______ walls or floors. Stock up a(n) (2) ______ with enough canned food, bottled water, and important medications for three days. During the Event If you are inside a building, stay where you are until the shaking stops. Cover your head and neck with your arms or something (3) ______. If you have a table or desk nearby, quickly (4) ______ cover under it. After the Event Move to a safe area ...

How to Survive an Earthquake

Before the Event

Fix heavy furniture like bookcases or TVs (1) ______ walls or floors.

Stock up a(n) (2) ______ with enough canned food, bottled water, and important medications for three days.

During the Event

If you are inside a building, stay where you are until the shaking stops.

Cover your head and neck with your arms or something (3) ______. If you have a table or desk nearby, quickly (4) ______ cover under it.

After the Event

Move to a safe area (5) ______ away from buildings, trees, and things that could fall.

If you are trapped, try (6) ______ noise till rescuers hear you. You can bang on something or use a whistle if you have one.

(Adapted from Explore New Worlds)

Fix heavy furniture like bookcases or TVs (1) ______ walls or floors.