"An earthquake is a quick, violent shaking of the earth caused by subterranean rock breaking and moving. Within seconds, modest shaking might intensify and become extremely severe. What to do in the event of an earthquake If you're inside, don't leave. Drop to the ground to avoid being knocked out by the earthquake. To protect yourself against falling debris, cover your head and neck with your arms. Crawl under a sturdy desk, table, or other piece of furniture if feasible for more protection. Keep a safe distance from glass, windows, exterior doors and walls, and other potentially dangerous materials. Hold on to whatever solid you can find until the shaking stops. If you're outside, keep your distance from structures, lighting, and utility wires. If you're in a car, pull over to the side of the road and stay put until the earthquake passes. Stopping under overpasses or power wires is not a good idea. After an earthquake, what should you do? Continue to keep an eye on the news for any emergency updates. Officials from the Department of Public Safety should be followed. Stay away from damaged structures and places until authorities say they're safe. If your power goes out, follow our power outage safety advice and contact your utility company to report the outage."

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