A series of recent earthquakes that have rattled Southern California have many people wondering what is the best thing to do when a quake hits.
A series of recent earthquakes in Southern California including Monday's 4.4-magnitude temblor near Highland Park have many people wondering what is the best thing to do. It depends on whether you are inside, outside or driving when things start shaking. Here are some tips ffrom the United States Geological Survey on what you should do during an earthquake.IndoorsIf you are inside when a quake hits, stay there. The best thing to do is get under a desk or table and hang on to it.
Be sure to move your car as far out of traffic as possible and do not stop on or under a bridge, overpass, trees, light posts, power lines or signs. Once you've pulled over, be sure to stay inside your car until the shaking stops. When it's safe to start driving again, watch for cracks in the road, fallen rocks, landslides, trees and other debris from the quake.In a mountainous areaIf you are in the mountains, watch for falling rocks, landslides, trees and debris.
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