Before.During.after 11. Familiarize yourself with your place. Make a plan of the routes you will take to get out from the building in case of earthquake. 12. Prepare an emergency plan to cope with disaster. 13. Find the place where fire extinguisher, first aid kits, alarms, and communication facilities are located 14. Keep calm when you feel the earthquake. If you are inside the building go under a desk or table. If you are outside, stay away from the building or electric posts or anything that might fall. 15. Don't rush to the exit when you are in a crowded place like malls, trains, or stadium. These structures may collapse and fall. 16. If you are residing near the coastal areas, always be aware of the tsunamis. If you feel an earthquake, immediately run to higher grounds. 17. Find a safe place when the earthquake is over. Aftershocks are likely to follow. 18. Check the members of the family. If someone is missing, seek help to find them. 19. Do not attempt to cross bridges and overpasses which may have been damaged by the earthquake 20. Keep yourself updated and alert. Authorities may issue some instructions to reduce the effects of earthquakes.
