Downed or damaged utility lines. Stay away from downed lines, even if power appears to be off. Fallen objects in closets and cupboards. Displaced objects may fall when you open the door. Downed or damaged chimneys.
Approach chimneys with caution.
They may be weakened and could topple during an aftershock. Make sure each phone is on its receiver. Telephones off the hook tie up the telephone network. Use only in the event of a lift-threatening emergency. Most of these are smaller than the main earthquake.