in this video you will learn how to protect yourself and how to behave properly during an earthquake an earthquake is one or multiple series of vibrations on the ground that can cause serious damage to persons and property during an earthquake do not run away falling objects represent a danger if you're inside take shelter under a sturdy piece of furniture or in the corner of a wall stay away from windows and mirrors do not face them cover your head and neck if you're outside stay away from buildings and everything that could collapse if you're driving pull up your car at a safe distance from everything that could fall down stay inside your car until the earthquake is over after the earthquake be careful there might be aftershocks listen to the radio for safety instructions close the water and gas Inlet taps open windows and doors in the event of a gas leak leave the building don't use an elevator make your way to an open space eventually head for a meeting point take your personal documents warm clothes and the central medication with you walk in the middle of the road and pay attention to falling objects don't smoke and don't light candles because of an explosion risk don't touch falling powerlines don't make phone calls in order not to congest the telephone network school children are taken care of at school it is dangerous and not necessary to pick them up block access to damaged buildings stay away from coastal areas as there may be a risk of a tsunami make sure that your neighbours especially if they're old or handicapped do not need help how to address the risk familiarize yourself with possible natural catastrophes in your country and safeguard measures arrange a meeting point for your family prioritize earthquake resistant house constructions select your shelter areas store dangerous items properly in order to prevent them from falling secure devices and heavy pieces of furniture prepare your emergency disaster kit and first-aid kit