Stay calm! If you're indoors, stay inside. If you're outside, stay outside.

Turn on the radio and listen for emergency broadcasts/announcements, news reports, and instructions. Cooperate with public safety officials.

Learn first aid and CPR

Be prepared for aftershocks.

Get under a desk or table, cover your head and neck with one arm or hand, and use your other arm or hand to hang on (drop, cover, and hold on).

Never use matches, lighters or candles inside.

Make up a plan of where to meet your family after an earthquake.

Know the safe spots in each room: under sturdy tables, desks, or against inside walls.

Maintain emergency food, water and other supplies, including a flashlight, a portable battery-operated radio, extra batteries, medicines, first aid kit and clothing.

Don't use elevators (they may shut down).

If driving, stop safely as soon as possible. Stay inside your vehicle until the shaking stops.

If you're outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or anything that might fall. Stay away from buildings.