What should never be done during an earthquake?

What not to do in an earthquake

• Do not run outside. Do: Shelter in place using Drop, Cover and Hold On.
• Do not get in a doorway. Do: Shelter in place under a table. In modern houses and buildings, doorways are no safer, and they do not protect you from flying or falling objects.
• Do not make phone calls. Do: Text.

Is it safe to sit on the toilet during an earthquake?

It largely depends upon the magnitude of the earthquake and the structure of the building. If it is a mild one, then yes, it is safe to stay inside the toilet and wait until you finish it. And come outside immediately. What happens when an earthquake hits and you’re on the toilet?

Where is the safest place to be indoors during an earthquake?

In my childhood, I heard that the safest place indoors during an earthquake is in any doorway or in the bathroom (toilet). Doug Copp, Rescue Chief and Disaster Manager of the American Rescue Team International (ARTI), recommends (via viral videos and emails) looking for solid items that protect against ceilings pancaking (“triangles of life”).

What do you do to protect yourself during an earthquake?

Know what to do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during an earthquake. In most situations, you can protect yourself if you immediately DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON. Drop. Cover. Hold on. In most situations, you can protect yourself if you immediately: DROP down onto your hands and knees before the earthquake knocks you down.

What should you do if there is a tsunami near you?

If severe shaking lasts 20 seconds or more, immediately evacuate to high ground as a tsunami might have been generated by the earthquake. Move inland 2 miles (3 kilometers) or to land that is at least 100 feet (30 meters) above sea level immediately. Don’t wait for officials to issue a warning.