When an earthquake happens while you are at home find the safest place in your home where you can drop, cover and hold on with lesser possibility of falling objects above. Be sure to have a presence of mind and react safely during earthquakes. After the earthquake, check for the structural aspects of your home and proceed with the evacuation if there seems to unsafe parts of your home and wait for a more detailed inspection to further check the extent of damage of your home. There could be still additional damage that can occur during aftershock so make sure to evacuate as soon as possible.
