Key points
This public service announcement provides information on how to protect yourself during an earthquake.
Script
Protect yourself during an earthquake.
- Drop down on your hands and knees,
- get under a sturdy table or desk,
- cover your head and neck,
- and stay there until the shaking stops.
For more earthquake safety tips, visit www.cdc.gov/disasters.
Content Source
National Center for Environmental Health
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Published: May 15, 2024
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