Bolt or connect things together at right angles, back to back, or in other ways that produce a wide base with a low probability of tipping. Also, remove any heavy objects from the walls or from above people s heads. These simple measures will save lives. Study your routes and assembly areas in the same way. Little or nothing moves, falls, or tips over.
Minor quakes leave offices able to operate normally upon completion of safety checks.
Prompt safety checks assure that gas lines and other building components are undamaged. A severe quake may follow by minutes, hours, or days. You do not know a quake is minor until it is over. Next, assess the situation. Check the area for immediate hazards.