Know what you and your family are going to do before the earthquake happens. Form your plan together and go over it on a regular basis. The most important first step is understanding what to do the moment an earthquake hits. This plan needs to:   Identify the best places for cover in your building. Under sturdy desks and tables and inside strong interior door frames are good places. If there is no other cover, lay on the floor next to an interior wall and protect your head and neck. Stay away from large furniture, mirrors, external walls and windows, kitchen cabinets, and anything heavy that isn't bolted down.  Teach everyone how to signal for help if trapped. Rescuers searching collapsed buildings will be listening for sounds, so try knocking three times repeatedly or blow an emergency whistle if you have access to one.   Practice until it is second nature. Practice this plan often—you only have a few seconds to make adjustments in a real earthquake. In a real earthquake, this is your number one defense. Drop to the floor, take cover under a sturdy desk or table and hold on firmly. Be prepared for shaking and falling objects. You should practice this in every room of the house, knowing your protected areas no matter where you are when an earthquake hits. If you are outside, move into the open, away from anything that could fall or collapse like telegraph poles and buildings. Drop and cover your head from falling objects. Stay there until the shaking stops. There are resources in your community to educate you and your family on how to deal with first aid emergencies. Your local Red Cross has monthly classes as well that will teach you the basic skills to deal with most common injuries and situations. If you cannot attend a class, purchase basic first aid books and put them with each stash of emergency supplies in the house. Having a first aid kit is highly recommended. It should be away from buildings. Go over what your family should do in the event that not everyone makes it to the rallying point. If you...

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针对你的家或者工作场所设计一个灾害应急方案。 练习“趴下、找掩护和抓住”这一系列的动作，直到它变成你的本能。 学习基础的急救知识和心肺复苏术，或者保证家里至少有一个人懂得这些知识。 和家人们一起决定一个震后集合地点。 学习如何关闭水电气，特别是截断天然气供应。 写一份紧急联络名单，并和他人共享名单。 试着设想一些震后回家的路线和方法。