If in a store, move away from shelves and other hazards. Try to take cover under a solid counter. Protect your head from overhead objects. Stay in an open area. Greatest danger is directly outside buildings, at exits and exterior walls.
Casualties result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects.
Pull over to the side of the road and stop. Avoid overpasses, power lines, and other hazards. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking stops. Prepare for aftershocks and plan where you will take cover. Check yourself and your families for injuries.